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

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There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Talawakelle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Kosgama Pahala

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus Ex-01-001
    2. Take the bus from Kosgama to Talawakellebus bus
    7h 58m
    Rs 3,809–4,620

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Ex 1-18
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Talawakellebus bus
    8h 31m
    Rs 1,561–2,789

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Talawakeletrain train Colombo
    10h 32m
    Rs 1,860–6,502

  4. Drive  202.2 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Talawakellecar car 202.2 km
    3h 43m
    Rs 8,658–12,505

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Talawakelletaxi taxi 202.2 km
    3h 43m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus bus Matara
    2. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Talawakellebus bus
    8h 5m
    Rs 1,628–2,932

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  • Distance: 264.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Matara to Talawakelle via Makabura, Kosgama, and Talawakelle in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Talawakelle via Fort Station and Talawakele in around 10h 32m.

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