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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matara to Talawakelle

Composite routes from Matara to Talawakelle

Cheapest
3 h 34 min
Car
209 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
110 km.
from $517.14
8 h 53 min
Bus, Train
110 km.
from $3.48
8 h 15 min
110 km.
from $10.33
3 h 55 min
Bus, Taxi
110 km.
from $108.22
3 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
110 km.
from $408.45
8 h 48 min
110 km.
from $5.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$391.30
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$304.35

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Talawakele
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.09–$3.48

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.39
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.50
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.20–$2.07

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.28
Bus from Colombo to Talawakelle
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Talawakelle is to bus and train which costs $2.39 - $5.98 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Talawakelle is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $380.43 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Talawakelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Talawakelle. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Talawakelle via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Matara to Talawakelle?

The distance between Matara and Talawakelle is 302 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Talawakelle without a car is to bus via Nuwara Eliya which takes 8h 15m and costs $7.07 - $10.87 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Matara to Talawakelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Talawakelle bus from?

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

Where does the Matara to Talawakelle bus arrive?

Matara to Talawakelle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Matara to Talawakelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Talawakelle is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Matara to Talawakelle.

Where can I stay near Talawakelle?

There are 784+ hotels available in Talawakelle. Prices start at $27.39 per night.
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