There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Oluvil by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
11h 4mRs 4,376–5,572Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
12h 47mRs 3,440–7,022Train, taxi
- Take the train from Matara to Maradanatrain
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Oluviltaxi
11h 8mRs 4,440–9,825Drive 272.8 km
- Drive from Matara to Oluvilcar 272.8 km
4h 28mRs 12,269–17,721Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Oluviltaxi 272.8 km
4h 28mRs 15,000–18,000Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
11h 14mRs 3,723–4,569
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Oluvil is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4600 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Oluvil is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Oluvil. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kalmunai via Kadawatha and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Matara and Oluvil is 504 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Oluvil without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 11h 4m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Matara to Oluvil, including transfers.
Matara to Oluvil bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Oluvil bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Oluvil is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Matara to Oluvil.
There are 20+ hotels available in Oluvil.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Oluvil, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara to Oluvil via Kadawatha, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 11h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matara to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Matara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
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
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–18,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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