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

The cheapest way to get from Pannala to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pannala to Matara is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.

How far is it from Pannala to Matara?

The distance between Pannala and Matara is 203 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pannala to Matara without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 23000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Pannala to Matara, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Pannala to Matara?

The best way to get from Pannala to Matara is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 25m.

Can I drive from Pannala to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pannala to Matara is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Pannala to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 4000+ hotels available in Matara.

Pannala to Matara - 9 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pannala to Matara by taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Pannala to Makumburataxi
2. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
2h 55m
Rs 18,784–22,164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
4h 25m
Rs 2,423–2,838
Drive 198.5 km
1. Drive from Pannala to Mataracar 198.5 km
2h 42m
Rs 8,327–12,027
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pannala to Matarataxi 198.5 km
2h 42m
Rs 30,000–37,000
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
2h 31m
Rs 24,225–124,039
Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo Citybus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
5h 47m
Rs 2,728–3,098
Bus via Kesbewa
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
6h 21m
Rs 2,760–3,130
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi
3h 50m
Rs 30,725–131,039
Taxi, bus to Kandy, fly to Koggala
1. Take the taxi from Pannala to Ambepussataxi
2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus
3. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
4h 31m
Rs 22,672–100,794

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 13,125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pannala to Matara.

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Distance: 203 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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