| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:09 PM |
| Departures per day | 45 |
| Distance | 25 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Disaru Expressway, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours |
Travelling between Matara and Sri Lanka is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 330.01 if you go by Bus+taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.87.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Matara and Sri Lanka depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Sri Lanka. Train will bring you to your destination in 30m. Bus+taxi does a much slower job and take about 5h 10m to reach Sri Lanka.
Travelling between Matara and Sri Lanka can be as cheap as USD 4.87 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 330.01 if you buy a Ceylon Roots Bus+taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Matara to Sri Lanka.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Disaru Expressway
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Stef Lanka Tours
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route