What is the cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Mirissa?

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Mirissa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottawa to Mirissa?

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Mirissa is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Mirissa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Kottawa and Mirissa?

No, there is no direct train from Kottawa to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Polwathumodara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Mirissa?

The distance between Kottawa and Mirissa is 148 km. The road distance is 130 km.

How do I travel from Kottawa to Mirissa without a car?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800.

How long does it take to get from Kottawa to Mirissa?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Kottawa to Mirissa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Mirissa bus from?

Kottawa to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Mirissa train from?

Kottawa to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.

Train or bus from Kottawa to Mirissa?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Mirissa is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8000 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Kottawa to Mirissa bus arrive?

Kottawa to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.

Where does the Kottawa to Mirissa train arrive?

Kottawa to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Mirissa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Mirissa is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kottawa to Mirissa.

Where can I stay near Mirissa?

There are 3994+ hotels available in Mirissa.

Kottawa to Mirissa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Mirissa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex-01-001
1h 58m
Rs 2,273–2,715
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
2. Take the train from Galle to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
3h 22m
Rs 1,574–3,307
Train
1. Take the train from Moratuwa to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
2h 49m
Rs 4,393–7,931
Drive 130 km
1. Drive from Kottawa to Mirissacar 130 km
1h 34m
Rs 5,845–8,443
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Mirissataxi 130 km
1h 34m
Rs 35,000–43,000

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Distance: 148.4 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, 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 Moratuwa to Polwathumodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 223–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 33m.

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