There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
3h 27mRs 240–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
4h 3mRs 520–570Drive 145.6 km
- Drive from Matara to Colombo University Observatorycar 145.6 km
1h 48mRs 6,565–9,483Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo University Observatorytaxi 145.6 km
1h 48mRs 40,000–48,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to bus which costs Rs. 520 - Rs. 570 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Colombo University Observatory. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Bambalapitiya via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
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 154 km. The road distance is 145.6 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Matara to Bambalapitiya takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Matara to Colombo University Observatory bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
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 train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 520 - Rs. 570 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Colombo University Observatory, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 520–570 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matara to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Matara to Colombo University Observatory bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
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 48m to drive from Matara to Colombo University Observatory.
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