There are 4 ways to get from Elpitiya to Matara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Mataratrain Maradana
1h 58mRs 3,760–6,025Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Matarabus
2h 55mRs 1,275–1,658Drive 69.2 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Mataracar 69.2 km
51 minRs 3,113–4,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Matarataxi 69.2 km
51 minRs 7,500–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Matara is to drive which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Matara via Ambalangoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
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 90 km. The road distance is 69.2 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Matara without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Elpitiya to Matara, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma 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 train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Matara via Kurundugaha Heththapma and Ambalangoda in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 75–85
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 75–85
- Semi Lux
- Rs 50–75
- Super Lux
- Rs 100–130
- 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 7,500–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Elpitiya to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda 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 3693+ hotels available in Matara.