There are 3 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Matara by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
7h 59mRs 1,072–1,170Drive 78.2 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Mataracar 78.2 km
1hRs 3,296–4,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Matarataxi 78.2 km
1hRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 1050 - Rs. 1200 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Matara is to drive which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Matara is 313 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs Rs. 1050 - Rs. 1200.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Embilipitiya to Matara, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Matara is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Embilipitiya to Matara.
There are 3602+ hotels available in Matara.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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