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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Wellawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Wellawa is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 100000.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Wellawa?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Wellawa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Matara to Wellawa?

The distance between Matara and Wellawa is 252 km. The road distance is 239 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Wellawa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Matara to Wellawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Wellawa train from?

Matara to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.

Train or bus from Matara to Wellawa?

The best way to get from Matara to Wellawa is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 8500 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Matara to Wellawa train arrive?

Matara to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Matara to Wellawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Wellawa is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Matara to Wellawa.

Where can I stay near Wellawa?

There are 63+ hotels available in Wellawa.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Wellawa by plane, taxi, 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.

Fly from Koggala, taxi
best
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Wellawataxi
2h 27m
Rs 23,533–97,121
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Matara to Maradanatrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
6h 23m
Rs 1,440–8,307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
5h 9m
Rs 1,452–1,738
Drive 239 km
1. Drive from Matara to Wellawacar 239 km
3h 4m
Rs 10,059–14,530
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Wellawataxi 239 km
3h 4m
Rs 36,000–44,000
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Wellawataxi
3h 48m
Rs 30,004–104,178

Matara to Wellawa by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

Rs 1,440Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Wellawa, North Western, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Wellawa via Fort Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kurunegala in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Wellawa via Maradana in around 6h 23m.

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