There are 4 ways to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Maha Waskaduwa to Makumbura
- Take the bus from Makumbura to MataraEx 1-1
2h 14mRs 9,437–11,117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara North to MataraMaradana
2h 53mRs 205–3,700Drive 114.7 km
- Drive from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara114.7 km
1h 28mRs 4,797–6,928Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara114.7 km
1h 28mRs 17,000–21,000
Maha Waskaduwa to Matara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara is to train which costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalutara North and arriving at Matara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Maha Waskaduwa and Matara is 169 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara, including transfers.
Maha Waskaduwa to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara North station.
Maha Waskaduwa to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maha Waskaduwa to Matara is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Maha Waskaduwa to Matara.
There are 3411+ hotels available in Matara.
What companies run services between Maha Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara North to Matara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 205–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara North to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 205–3,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,700
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,534
- 2nd Class
- Rs 205
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,841
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–21,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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