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How to get fromColombo to MatugamaBy train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Matugama by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain train Maradana
    2. Take the taxi from Kalutara South to Matugamataxi taxi
    1h 14m
    Rs 3,704–5,870

  2. Drive 65.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Matugamacar car 65.1 km
    59 min
    Rs 2,879–4,159

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kalutara to Matugamataxi taxi
    1h 18m
    Rs 3,206–4,067

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Matugamataxi taxi 65.1 km
    59 min
    Rs 17,000–22,000

  5. Train, taxi via Beruwala

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain train Maradana
    2. Take the taxi from Beruwala to Matugamataxi taxi
    1h 49m
    Rs 3,416–5,586

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Matugama. However, you can take the train to Kalutara South then take the taxi to Matugama. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kalutara then take the taxi to Matugama.

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