There are 3 ways to get from Matara to Wellawaya by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Wellawayataxi
9h 34mRs 8,622–10,268Drive 139.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Matara to Wellawayacar 139.7 km
1h 55mRs 5,876–8,488Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Wellawayataxi 139.7 km
1h 55mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Wellawaya is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Wellawaya is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Matara and Wellawaya is 391 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Wellawaya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Matara to Wellawaya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Wellawaya is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Matara to Wellawaya.
There are 1276+ hotels available in Wellawaya.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Wellawaya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matara to Wellawaya. However, you can take the bus to Fort Station, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Welimada, then take the taxi to Wellawaya. Alternatively, you can drive from Matara to Wellawaya in around 1h 55m.
- 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 Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–26,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
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
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.