There are 2 ways to get from India to Matara by plane, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane MAA - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matarataxi
16h 29mRs 45,125–123,158Fly to Jaffna, train, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane MAA - JAF
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus
14h 43mRs 41,455–114,798
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from India to Matara is to fly and taxi which costs Rs. 45000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from India to Matara is to fly and train and bus which takes 14h 43m and costs Rs. 41000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between India and Matara is 887 km.
It takes approximately 16h 29m to get from India to Matara, including transfers.
There are 3635+ hotels available in Matara.
What companies run services between India and Matara, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from India to Matara. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Matara. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the train to Colombo Fort, walk to Fort Station, then take the bus to Matara Bus Station.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hatton via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–110,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- 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 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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