There are 4 ways to get from Mattegoda to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
1h 51mRs 1,713–1,989Train
- Take the train from Panadura to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 10mRs 5,458–9,190Drive 131.6 km
- Drive from Mattegoda to Mataracar 131.6 km
1h 35mRs 5,867–8,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mattegoda to Matarataxi 131.6 km
1h 35mRs 36,000–43,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mattegoda to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2000 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mattegoda to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattegoda to Matara. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattegoda to Matara. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Mattegoda and Matara is 141 km. The road distance is 131.6 km.
The best way to get from Mattegoda to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Mattegoda to Matara, including transfers.
Mattegoda to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Mattegoda to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Mattegoda to Matara is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Mattegoda, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Matara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Panadura to Matara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 228–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 228–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,712
- 2nd Class
- Rs 228
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,055
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–43,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mattegoda to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Mattegoda to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattegoda to Matara is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Mattegoda to Matara.
There are 3673+ hotels available in Matara.