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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka → Matara, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Polonnaruwa to Matara

Composite routes from Polonnaruwa to Matara

Cheapest
5 h 4 min
Car
351 km.
from $19
Other
6 h 29 min
226 km.
from $14
9 h 23 min
226 km.
from $10.22
3 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
226 km.
from $474.53
3 h 46 min
Taxi, Plane
226 km.
from $405.61

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:
$336.96–$869.57
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$597.83
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$423.91

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.41–$4.57
Train from Maradana to Matara
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.21

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93

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:
$1.30–$2.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Matara is to train which costs $3.37 - $14.13 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Matara is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs $336.96 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Polonnaruwa and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Polonnaruwa to Matara?

The distance between Polonnaruwa and Matara is 371 km. The road distance is 351.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $8.70 - $10.33 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Polonnaruwa to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polonnaruwa to Matara bus from?

Polonnaruwa to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.

Train, bus or fly from Polonnaruwa to Matara?

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Matara is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $8.70 - $10.33 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.37 - $14.13 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $380.43 - $923.91 and takes 27h 8m.

Where does the Polonnaruwa to Matara bus arrive?

Polonnaruwa to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.

Can I drive from Polonnaruwa to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Matara is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Polonnaruwa 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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