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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ella to Matara

Composite routes from Ella to Matara

Cheapest
2 h 20 min
Car
169 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 30 min
Taxi, Plane
116 km.
from $472.46
11 h 49 min
Train, Bus
116 km.
from $6.33
8 h 1 min
116 km.
from $14.15
8 h 54 min
116 km.
from $21.04

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$241.37–$355.70
+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
9h 4m
3 times a day
$1.65–$5.46
+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
5h 6m
Twice daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
2h 35m
Every 30 minutes
$1.65–$2.92
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ella to Matara is to train and bus which costs $2.72 - $7.07 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ella to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21.74 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Ella and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Ella to Matara?

The distance between Ella and Matara is 225 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ella to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $8.70 - $10.87 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Ella to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ella to Matara bus from?

Ella to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.

Where does the Ella to Matara bus arrive?

Ella to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ella to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Matara is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Ella 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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