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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Matara Station

Composite routes from Colombo to Matara Station

Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
155 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 13m
5 times a day
$0.80–$7.21
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 1
National Transport Commission
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National Transport Commission
Website
2h 35m
Every 20 minutes
$1.30–$2.39
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matara Station?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matara Station is to train which costs $1 - $7.61 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Matara Station?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Matara Station is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Matara Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Matara Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Matara Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Matara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Colombo to Matara Station?

The distance between Colombo and Matara Station is 156 km. The road distance is 156 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Matara Station without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Matara Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Matara Station?

The bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Matara Station bus from?

Colombo to Matara Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Matara Station train from?

Colombo to Matara Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Matara Station?

The best way to get from Colombo to Matara Station is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $7.61 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Colombo to Matara Station bus arrive?

Colombo to Matara Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.

Where does the Colombo to Matara Station train arrive?

Colombo to Matara Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Matara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Matara Station is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Colombo to Matara Station.

Where can I stay near Matara Station?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Matara Station. Prices start at $15.72 per night.
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