There are 5 ways to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
3h 28mRs 240–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
4h 1mRs 520–570Drive 145.6 km
- Drive from Matara to Colombo University Observatorycar 145.6 km
1h 50mRs 6,155–8,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo University Observatorytaxi 145.6 km
1h 50mRs 40,000–48,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3h 27mRs 20,336–99,491
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to bus which costs Rs. 520 - Rs. 570 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Colombo University Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
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 1m.
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 28m and costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 4800.
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 28m and costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 520 - Rs. 570 and takes 4h 1m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 3h 27m.
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 240–4,800 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- 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 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 50m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 50m to drive from Matara to Colombo University Observatory.
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