There are 4 ways to get from Elpitiya to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Matarabus
1h 43mRs 2,605–3,233Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Mataratrain Maradana
1h 58mRs 3,028–5,161Drive 69.2 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Mataracar 69.2 km
51 minRs 3,144–4,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Matarataxi 69.2 km
51 minRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Matara is to drive which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Elpitiya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Matara is 92 km. The road distance is 69.2 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Elpitiya to Matara, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Elpitiya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Matara is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Matara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Ambalangoda to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Elpitiya to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Matara station.
Elpitiya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Matara is 69 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Elpitiya to Matara.
There are 3731+ hotels available in Matara.