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How to get fromBandarawela to Mataraby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bandarawela to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Kesbewa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bandarawela to Kottawabus bus Badulla-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus bus Ex 1-1
    7h 42m
    Rs 4,930–5,682

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandarawela to Maradanatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train Maradana
    12h 50m
    Rs 1,619–6,267

  3. Drive 176.7 km

    1. Drive from Bandarawela to Mataracar car 176.7 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 8,050–11,628

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Matarataxi taxi 176.7 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Badulla-Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Ex 1-18
    8h 5m
    Rs 2,760–3,887

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandarawela to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Matarabus bus
    12h 54m
    Rs 2,281–4,455

Bandarawela to Matara by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Bandarawela to Matara via Kottawa and Makumbura in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bandarawela to Matara via Maradana in around 12h 50m.

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