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How to get fromMatara to Mawanellaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Matara to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus Ex 1-22
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus bus
    4h 38m
    Rs 2,626–3,372

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain train Colombo
    7h 17m
    Rs 2,040–6,772

  3. Train via Rambukkana

    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    6h 58m
    Rs 2,240–7,022

  4. Drive  223.7 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Mawanellacar car 223.7 km
    2h 53m
    Rs 10,054–14,522

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Mawanellataxi taxi 223.7 km
    2h 53m
    Rs 12,000–15,000

  6. Bus, train via Rambukkana

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    5h 25m
    Rs 2,523–4,569

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain train Colombo
    5h 44m
    Rs 2,323–4,319

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  • Distance: 236.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara to Mawanella via Kadawatha and Polgahawela in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Mawanella via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 6h 58m.

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