There are 6 ways to get from Kegalle to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Nittambuwa
best- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
5h 7mRs 2,988–3,262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
5h 34mRs 781–1,505Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
5h 39mRs 2,176–6,970Drive 213.6 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Mataracar 213.6 km
2h 45mRs 9,602–13,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Matarataxi 213.6 km
2h 45mRs 11,000–14,000Bus #2
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Matarabus
5h 56mRs 1,058–1,472
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 1600 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Matara via Nittambuwa and Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Matara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Matara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Kegalle and Matara is 220 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Matara without a car is to bus via Nittambuwa which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kegalle to Matara, including transfers.
Kegalle to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Kegalle to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Matara is to bus via Nittambuwa which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kegalle to Matara via Nittambuwa and Kadawatha in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Matara via Polgahawela Junction and Fort Station in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Fort Station to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kegalle to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Matara is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kegalle to Matara.
There are 3675+ hotels available in Matara.