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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matara to Wilpattu National Park

Composite routes from Matara to Wilpattu National Park

Cheapest
5 h 22 min
Car
347 km.
from $19
Other
8 h 30 min
Bus, Train
277 km.
from $26.20
9 h 26 min
278 km.
from $38.74
24 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
277 km.
from $393.23
10 h 1 min
Bus, Taxi
276 km.
from $39.72
4 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
277 km.
from $393.23
4 h 57 min
Plane
277 km.
from $318.26

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$500.00
Plane from Koggala to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$391.30
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Thalawa
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.03–$3.37
Train from Matara to Bambalapitiya
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.21
Train from Bambalapitiya to Thalawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
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 Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.85–$3.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park is to train which costs $20.65 - $34.78 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park is to fly and drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $282.61 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Matara to Wilpattu National Park?

The distance between Matara and Wilpattu National Park is 398 km. The road distance is 347.9 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Wilpattu National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 30m and costs $21.74 - $30.43 .

How long does it take to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Matara to Wilpattu National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Matara to Wilpattu National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Wilpattu National Park is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Matara to Wilpattu National Park.

Where can I stay near Wilpattu National Park?

There are 35+ hotels available in Wilpattu National Park. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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