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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dambulla to Matara

Composite routes from Dambulla to Matara

Cheapest
3 h 43 min
Car
286 km.
from $15
Other
2 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
211 km.
from $465.82
6 h 15 min
212 km.
from $7.91
8 h 20 min
212 km.
from $18.50
2 h 37 min
Taxi, Plane
211 km.
from $394.13
3 h 38 min
Taxi, Plane
211 km.
from $353.35

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
45 min
Every day
$317.59–$698.70
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 14m
3 times a day
$1.14–$3.56
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Superline Travels
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
Superline Travels
Website
3h 20m
Once daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
3h 20m
Every 20 minutes
$1.52–$2.67
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Matara is to bus which costs $2.72 - $10.33 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dambulla to Matara?

The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Matara is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 34m and costs $326.09 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Dambulla and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Dambulla to Matara?

The distance between Dambulla and Matara is 325 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.

How do I travel from Dambulla to Matara without a car?

The best way to get from Dambulla to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $2.72 - $10.33 .

How long does it take to get from Dambulla to Matara?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Dambulla to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dambulla to Matara bus from?

Dambulla to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.

Train or bus from Dambulla to Matara?

The best way to get from Dambulla to Matara is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $2.72 - $10.33 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $19.57 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Dambulla to Matara bus arrive?

Dambulla to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Dambulla to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Matara is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Dambulla to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3026+ hotels available in Matara. Prices start at $15.72 per night.
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