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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Riverston is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Riverston is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs Rs. 42000 - Rs. 150000.

How far is it from Matara to Riverston?

The distance between Matara and Riverston is 334 km. The road distance is 301.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Riverston without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 6m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Matara to Riverston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Matara to Riverston?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Riverston is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Matara to Riverston.

Where can I stay near Riverston?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Riverston.

Matara to Riverston - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Riverston by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.

Taxi, fly to Kandy
best
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Riverstontaxi
4h 2m
Rs 42,481–146,177
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Riverstontaxi
7h 6m
Rs 3,512–4,208
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain
3. Take the taxi from Kandy to Riverstontaxi
8h 49m
Rs 4,040–12,053
Drive 301.2 km
1. Drive from Matara to Riverstoncar 301.2 km
4h 24m
Rs 12,663–18,290
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Riverstontaxi 301.2 km
4h 24m
Rs 46,000–55,000
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Riverstontaxi
4h 29m
Rs 44,681–147,977

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,924Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matara to Riverston.

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Distance: 334.2 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Matara to Riverston. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Riverston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fort Station, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, then take the taxi to Riverston.

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