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Nuwara Eliya to Matara

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3 h 15 min
222 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Matara

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Cheapest
By car (222 km)
3 h 15 min
222 km.
from $12
Other
Rideshare
3 h 15 min
222 km.
from $8.45
Bus
7 h 32 min
116 km.
from $5.26

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$343.00
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.92
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara is to bus which costs $2.72 - $5 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Matara is 178 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Matara without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $2.72 - $5 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Matara bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.72 - $5 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Matara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Matara is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Nuwara Eliya 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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