There are 7 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 57mRs 4,964–9,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kalutarabus
7h 17mRs 3,673–4,660Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain Maradana
6h 49mDrive 241.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Matugamacar 241.4 km
4hRs 10,689–15,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Matugamataxi 241.4 km
4hRs 21,000–26,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matugamataxi
6h 17mRs 34,140–126,361Train via Beruwala
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain Maradana
6h 24mRs 4,753–8,686
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama is to drive which takes 4h and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalutara via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Matugama is 270 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Matugama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Matugama via Kurunegala and Kalutara in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–26,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Anuradhapura to Matugama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Matugama is 241 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Anuradhapura to Matugama.
There are 678+ hotels available in Matugama.