There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus StationColombo
- Take the taxi from Matara Bus Station to Matara District (Region)
3h 14mRs 5,033–6,080Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to WeligamaMaradana
3h 31mRs 4,740–10,011Drive 155.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Matara District (Region)155.5 km
2h 9mRs 6,519–9,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Matara District (Region)155.5 km
2h 9mRs 42,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Colombo and Matara District (Region) is 185 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Matara District (Region) is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Colombo to Matara District (Region).
There are 2497+ hotels available in Matara District (Region).
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matara District (Region), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Weligama 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–4,600
- 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 2,600–4,600
- 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 Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–55,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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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