There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Matara fort by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus StationColombo
2h 44mRs 530–580Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to MataraMaradana
3h 24mRs 240–5,000Drive 155.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Matara fort155.2 km
2hRs 6,514–9,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Matara fort155.2 km
2hRs 42,000–55,000
Colombo to Matara fort by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matara fort is to bus which costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 580 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Matara fort is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Matara Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 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 and Matara fort is 156 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Matara fort without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 580.
The bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Colombo to Matara fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Matara fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Matara fort is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 580. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matara fort, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 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 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
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–55,000
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 to Matara fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Matara fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Matara fort is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Colombo to Matara fort.
There are 3502+ hotels available in Matara fort.