There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus StationEx 1-18
2h 35mRs 530–580Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to MataraMaradana
3h 22mRs 240–5,000Drive 152.9 km
- Drive from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara152.9 km
1h 57mRs 6,400–9,244Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara152.9 km
1h 57mRs 42,000–50,000
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 580 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Matara Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Matara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Matara is 155 km. The road distance is 152.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 580.
The bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 580. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Matara 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–50,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara.
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