There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Padinnoruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Gallebus
57 minRs 2,006–2,567Drive 33.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Matara to Padinnoruwacar 33.3 km
27 minRs 1,498–2,163Train
- Take the train from Matara to Unawatunatrain Beliatta
1h 5mRs 1,850–3,663Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Padinnoruwataxi 33.3 km
27 minRs 5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Padinnoruwa is to drive which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Padinnoruwa is to drive which takes 27 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Padinnoruwa. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Padinnoruwa. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Unawatuna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Matara and Padinnoruwa is 53 km. The road distance is 33.3 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Padinnoruwa without a car is to bus which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Matara to Padinnoruwa, including transfers.
Matara to Padinnoruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Padinnoruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Padinnoruwa is to bus which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Padinnoruwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Matara to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Unawatuna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matara to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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 Padinnoruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Matara to Padinnoruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Unawatuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Padinnoruwa is 33 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Matara to Padinnoruwa.
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