There are 4 ways to get from Kahathuduwa to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex 1-1
1h 53mRs 2,986–3,494Train
cheapest- Take the train from Panadura to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 4mRs 1,932–5,023Drive 127.7 km
- Drive from Kahathuduwa to Mataracar 127.7 km
1h 29mRs 5,792–8,366Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kahathuduwa to Matarataxi 127.7 km
1h 29mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kahathuduwa to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kahathuduwa to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kahathuduwa to Matara. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kahathuduwa to Matara. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Kahathuduwa and Matara is 146 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.
The best way to get from Kahathuduwa to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Kahathuduwa to Matara, including transfers.
Kahathuduwa to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Kahathuduwa to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Kahathuduwa to Matara is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Kahathuduwa, 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 Panadura to Matara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 228–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 228–3,000
- 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 1,712
- 2nd Class
- Rs 228
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,055
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kahathuduwa to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Kahathuduwa to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kahathuduwa to Matara is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kahathuduwa to Matara.
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