There are 3 ways to get from Matara to Buttala by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Buttalataxi
9h 49mRs 10,622–13,268Drive 155.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Matara to Buttalacar 155.9 km
2h 10mRs 6,553–9,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Buttalataxi 155.9 km
2h 10mRs 24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Buttala is to drive which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Buttala is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Matara and Buttala is 407 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Buttala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 49m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Matara to Buttala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Buttala is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Matara to Buttala.
There are 55+ hotels available in Buttala.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Buttala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matara to Buttala. However, you can take the bus to Fort Station, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Welimada, then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, you can drive from Matara to Buttala in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–29,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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