What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Diyatalawa?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Diyatalawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Diyatalawa?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Diyatalawa is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Diyatalawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Diyatalawa. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Diyatalawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Diyatalawa?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Diyatalawa. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Diyatalawa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Matara to Diyatalawa?

The distance between Matara and Diyatalawa is 335 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Diyatalawa without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Diyatalawa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Diyatalawa?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Matara to Diyatalawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Diyatalawa bus from?

Matara to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Matara to Diyatalawa train from?

Matara to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.

Train or bus from Matara to Diyatalawa?

The best way to get from Matara to Diyatalawa is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 14000 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Matara to Diyatalawa bus arrive?

Matara to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Matara to Diyatalawa train arrive?

Matara to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Matara to Diyatalawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Diyatalawa is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Matara to Diyatalawa.

Where can I stay near Diyatalawa?

There are 1491+ hotels available in Diyatalawa.

Matara to Diyatalawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Diyatalawa by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Diyatalawabus Route 99
8h 45m
Rs 1,420–1,866
Train
1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Diyatalawatrain Colombo
12h 53m
Rs 1,540–13,453
Drive 185.1 km
1. Drive from Matara to Diyatalawacar 185.1 km
2h 39m
Rs 7,849–11,337
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Diyatalawataxi 185.1 km
2h 39m
Rs 28,000–34,000

Matara to Diyatalawa by train

19Weekly Trains

12h 53mAverage Duration

Rs 1,540Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matara to Diyatalawa.

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Distance: 335.3 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Diyatalawa, Uva, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Diyatalawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Diyatalawa via Fort Station in around 12h 53m.

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