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How to get fromKalpitiya to Mataraby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Matara by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 21m

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Puttalam to Colombo Forttrain train
    3. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train
    9h 41m
    Rs 5,098–10,423

  3. Drive  314 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Mataracar car 314 km
    4h 22m
    Rs 14,126–20,404

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Matarataxi taxi 314 km
    4h 22m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    5h 54m
    Rs 54,867–177,533

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Matara. However, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Fort Station, then take the bus to Matara Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the train to Colombo Fort, then take the train to Matara.

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