There are 5 ways to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Makumbura
best- Take the bus from Matara to MakumburaEx 1-1
2h 6mRs 5,168–6,509Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matara to BambalapitiyaBeliatta
3h 29mRs 240–4,800Drive 145.6 km
- Drive from Matara to Colombo University Observatory145.6 km
1h 49mRs 6,092–8,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo University Observatory145.6 km
1h 49mRs 40,000–48,000Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
2h 40mRs 1,822–2,168
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 4800 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matara and arriving at Bambalapitiya. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Matara and Colombo University Observatory is 152 km. The road distance is 145.6 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory without a car is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory, including transfers.
Matara to Colombo University Observatory train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 4800 and takes 3h 29m.
Matara to Colombo University Observatory train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Colombo University Observatory is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Matara to Colombo University Observatory.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Colombo University Observatory, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara to Makumbura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 460–510 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–4,800 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matara to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–4,800
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,800
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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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