There are 5 ways to get from Bandaragama to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Matarabus Panadura
2hRs 1,525–2,482Train
cheapest- Take the train from Panadura to Mataratrain Maradana
2h 51mRs 1,378–4,368Drive 121.4 km
- Drive from Bandaragama to Mataracar 121.4 km
1h 26mRs 5,533–7,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandaragama to Matarataxi 121.4 km
1h 26mRs 18,000–23,000Train via Wadduwa
- Take the train from Wadduwa to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 19mRs 1,616–4,662
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandaragama to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2500 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Bandaragama to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandaragama to Matara. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Bandaragama to Matara. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Bandaragama and Matara is 139 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Bandaragama to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Bandaragama to Matara, including transfers.
Bandaragama to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Panadura station.
Bandaragama to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Bandaragama to Matara is to bus which takes 2h and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Bandaragama, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Panadura to Matara hourly. Tickets cost Rs 440–490 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 228–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
Train from Wadduwa to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 218–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 1,632
- 2nd Class
- Rs 218
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,958
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 440–490
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 440–490
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Bandaragama to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Bandaragama to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandaragama to Matara is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Bandaragama to Matara.
There are 3720+ hotels available in Matara.