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Kilinochchi to Matara

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Eight ways to Travel from Kilinochchi to Matara

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Cheapest
By car (465 km)
7 h 10 min
465 km.
from $25
Other
Rideshare
7 h 10 min
465 km.
from $17.69
Bus
7 h 55 min
382 km.
from $15.54
Train
9 h 42 min
382 km.
from $8.80
Train, Bus
8 h 14 min
382 km.
from $7
Bus, Plane (Bus to Sigiriya Airport)
29 h 41 min
381 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Bus to Sigiriya Airport)
5 h 52 min
381 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane
7 h 3 min
381 km.
from $398.27

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,143.33
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.89–$762.22
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$546.26

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99
Train from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.91–$8.16
Train from Kilinochchi to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.40–$4.70

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.18
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Matara is to train which costs $2.50 - $13.04 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Matara is to train and taxi and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $260.87 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Kilinochchi and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kilinochchi and Matara?

No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Matara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Kilinochchi to Matara?

The distance between Kilinochchi and Matara is 508 km. The road distance is 466 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $9.78 - $11.96 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kilinochchi to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilinochchi to Matara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilinochchi to Matara train from?

Kilinochchi to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.

Train or bus from Kilinochchi to Matara?

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Matara is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $9.78 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.50 - $13.04 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Kilinochchi to Matara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilinochchi to Matara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilinochchi to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Matara is 466 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Kilinochchi to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3088+ hotels available in Matara. Prices start at $15.23 per night.
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