There are 6 ways to get from Batuwatta to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kaduwela
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
3h 51mRs 1,849–2,304Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Matarabus
4h 44mRs 1,469–2,014Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
5h 34mRs 1,923–6,671Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from Batuwatta to Mataracar 211.2 km
2h 54mRs 9,443–13,640Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batuwatta to Matarataxi 211.2 km
2h 54mRs 32,000–39,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 6mRs 2,213–4,151
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batuwatta to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Batuwatta to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batuwatta to Matara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Matara via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Batuwatta to Matara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Matara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Batuwatta and Matara is 224 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from Batuwatta to Matara without a car is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Batuwatta to Matara, including transfers.
Batuwatta to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Batuwatta to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Batuwatta to Matara is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Batuwatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Batuwatta to Matara via Polgahawela and Kadawatha in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batuwatta to Matara via Polgahawela Junction and Fort Station in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Batuwatta to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Batuwatta to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batuwatta to Matara is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Batuwatta to Matara.
There are 3707+ hotels available in Matara.