What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake to Matara?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Matara is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 120000.

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Katunayake to Matara?

The distance between Katunayake and Matara is 170 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake to Matara without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750.

How long does it take to get from Katunayake to Matara?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Katunayake to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katunayake to Matara bus from?

Katunayake to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Katunayake Airport Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Katunayake to Matara?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Matara is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 3h 41m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 350 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Katunayake to Matara bus arrive?

Katunayake to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Katunayake to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Matara is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Katunayake to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3975+ hotels available in Matara.

Katunayake to Matara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Katunayake to Matara by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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 Koggala
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 47m
Rs 22,992–117,951
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
5h 7m
Rs 350–5,146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
3h 41m
Rs 640–726
Drive 181.9 km
1. Drive from Katunayake to Mataracar 181.9 km
2h 8m
Rs 7,649–11,048
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katunayake to Matarataxi 181.9 km
2h 8m
Rs 28,000–34,000
Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi
3h 7m
Rs 30,079–126,743
Bus via Kesbewa
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
5h 38m
Rs 1,000–1,050

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 13,491Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Katunayake to Matara.

Launch map view

Distance: 169.7 km
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 41m.

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