There are 5 ways to get from Kalawana Ela to Matugama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Kalutarabus
4hRs 4,691–5,903Train
- Take the train from Ganewatta to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Beruwalatrain Maradana
5h 20mRs 5,068–9,153Drive 171.1 km
- Drive from Kalawana Ela to Matugamacar 171.1 km
2h 34mRs 7,529–10,875Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalawana Ela to Matugamataxi 171.1 km
2h 34mRs 15,000–19,000Train via Kalawana Ela
- Take the train from Ganewatta to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Beruwalatrain Maradana
5h 51mRs 5,068–9,153
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalawana Ela to Matugama is to bus which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kalawana Ela to Matugama is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalawana Ela to Matugama. However, there are services departing from ibbagamuwa and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalawana Ela to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Ganewatta and arriving at Beruwala via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Kalawana Ela and Matugama is 200 km. The road distance is 171.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalawana Ela to Matugama without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Kalawana Ela to Matugama, including transfers.
Kalawana Ela to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from ibbagamuwa station.
Kalawana Ela to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ganewatta station.
The best way to get from Kalawana Ela to Matugama is to bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kalawana Ela, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from ibbagamuwa to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalawana Ela to Matugama via Ganewatta, Maradana, and Beruwala in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ganewatta to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Maradana to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ganewatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Maradana to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalawana Ela to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Kalawana Ela to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalawana Ela to Matugama is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kalawana Ela to Matugama.
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