What is the cheapest way to get from Horana South to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from Horana South to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Horana South to Matara?

The fastest way to get from Horana South to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.

Is there a direct bus between Horana South and Matara?

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.

Is there a direct train between Horana South and Matara?

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.

How far is it from Horana South to Matara?

The distance between Horana South and Matara is 160 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.

How do I travel from Horana South to Matara without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Horana South to Matara?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Horana South to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horana South to Matara bus from?

Horana South to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.

Where do I catch the Horana South to Matara train from?

Horana South to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.

Train or bus from Horana South to Matara?

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.

Where does the Horana South to Matara bus arrive?

Horana South to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.

Where does the Horana South to Matara train arrive?

Horana South to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.

Can I drive from Horana South to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Horana South to Matara is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Horana South to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3713+ hotels available in Matara.

Horana South to Matara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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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
1. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex-01-001
2h 7m
Rs 6,765–7,959
Train via Wadduwa
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wadduwa to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 30m
Rs 2,679–5,918
Train
1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Mataratrain Maradana
2h 51m
Rs 3,231–6,582
Drive 127.7 km
1. Drive from Horana South to Mataracar 127.7 km
1h 33m
Rs 5,726–8,271
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Horana South to Matarataxi 127.7 km
1h 33m
Rs 14,000–17,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wadduwa to Matarabus
2h 47m
Rs 3,263–4,052

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Distance: 159.6 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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.

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