There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
6h 23mRs 1,722–4,468Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
7h 16mRs 922–1,008Train
- Take the train from Matara to Fort StationBeliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
7h 56mRs 1,440–8,853Drive 251.4 km
- Drive from Matara to Temple of the Tooth251.4 km
3h 29mRs 10,500–15,167Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Temple of the Tooth251.4 km
3h 29mRs 38,000–46,000Drive, fly, taxi
- Drive from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMB
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Temple of the Tooth
3h 58mRs 23,252–105,364
Matara to Temple of the Tooth by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1050 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Temple of the Tooth station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Temple of the Tooth. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Matara and Temple of the Tooth is 274 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 23m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth, including transfers.
Matara to Temple of the Tooth bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Matara to Temple of the Tooth train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1050. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Temple of the Tooth via Fort Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Temple of the Tooth via Fort Station and Kandy in around 7h 56m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,900
Train from Matara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,800–46,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matara to Temple of the Tooth bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
Matara to Temple of the Tooth train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Temple of the Tooth is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Matara to Temple of the Tooth.
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