There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Matara Bus Station to Matara District (Region)taxi
3h 14mRs 2,234–2,680Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Weligamatrain Maradana
3h 33mRs 4,540–8,504Drive 155.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Matara District (Region)car 155.5 km
2h 9mRs 6,998–10,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Matara District (Region)taxi 155.5 km
2h 9mRs 42,000–55,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
2h 27mRs 37,975–155,607Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Weligamabus
3h 30mRs 5,387–6,674
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 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. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Matara District (Region). However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Matara District (Region). However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
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. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Matara District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Matara District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Matara District (Region) is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 2h 27m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 30m.
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 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–55,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Matara District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Weligama station.
Colombo to Matara District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Weligama station.
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 2534+ hotels available in Matara District (Region).