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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galewela to Matara

Composite routes from Galewela to Matara

Cheapest
3 h 41 min
Car
270 km.
from $14
Other
2 h 39 min
Taxi, Plane
200 km.
from $392.99
6 h 29 min
200 km.
from $13.52
5 h 30 min
200 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 51 min
200 km.
from $17.72
2 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
200 km.
from $468.86
3 h 33 min
Taxi, Plane
200 km.
from $352.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$343.00

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ganewatta to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.76–$2.41
Train from Maradana to Matara
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.94–$8.42

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Galewela to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galewela to Matara is to train which costs $8.15 - $18.48 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galewela to Matara is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $282.61 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Galewela and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Galewela to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Galewela and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Galewela to Matara?

The distance between Galewela and Matara is 255 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Galewela to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Galewela to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galewela to Matara bus from?

Galewela to Matara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Galewela station.

Train or bus from Galewela to Matara?

The best way to get from Galewela to Matara is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.15 - $18.48 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Galewela to Matara bus arrive?

Galewela to Matara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Can I drive from Galewela to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Galewela to Matara is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Galewela 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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