There are 4 ways to get from Wattala to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 10mRs 530–590Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain Maradana
4h 44mRs 1,414–5,926Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Wattala to Mataracar 158.2 km
1h 56mRs 7,004–10,117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Matarataxi 158.2 km
1h 56mRs 43,000–55,000
Wattala to Matara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 590 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Matara. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Matara via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Wattala and Matara is 169 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 590.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Wattala to Matara, including transfers.
Wattala to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Wattala to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Matara is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 530 - Rs. 590. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 43,000–55,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Wattala to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Matara is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Wattala to Matara.
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