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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Matara

Composite routes from Katunayake to Matara

Cheapest
2 h 10 min
Car
182 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.94–$8.42

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.32–$0.76
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 Katunayake to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Matara is to train which costs $1.03 - $8.70 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Katunayake to Matara?

The distance between Katunayake and Matara is 190 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Katunayake to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $1.63 - $3.15 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Katunayake to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katunayake to Matara bus from?

Katunayake to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Katunayake Airport Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Katunayake to Matara?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Matara is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $1.63 - $3.15 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.03 - $8.70 and takes 5h 9m. There are no good options to fly between Katunayake to Matara.

Where does the Katunayake to Matara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Katunayake to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Matara is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Katunayake 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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