There are 6 ways to get from Horana South to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Makumbura
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
2h 7mRs 6,765–7,959Train via Wadduwa
cheapest- Take the train from Wadduwa to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 30mRs 2,679–5,918Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Mataratrain Maradana
2h 51mRs 3,231–6,582Drive 127.7 km
- Drive from Horana South to Mataracar 127.7 km
1h 33mRs 5,800–8,377Taxi
- Take the taxi from Horana South to Matarataxi 127.7 km
1h 33mRs 19,000–24,000Bus
- Take the bus from Wadduwa to Matarabus
2h 47mRs 3,263–4,052
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horana South to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Horana South to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Horana South to Matara. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Horana South to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Horana South and Matara is 160 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.
The best way to get from Horana South to Matara without a car is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Horana South to Matara, including transfers.
Horana South to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Horana South to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Horana South to Matara is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Horana South, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Matara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 201–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 201–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,507
- 2nd Class
- Rs 201
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,809
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 Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Wadduwa to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Horana South to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Horana South to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horana South to Matara is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Horana South to Matara.
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