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There are 7 ways to get from Kurunegala to Matara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus Ex 1-22
    4h 7m
    Rs 1,364–1,693

  2. Bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Ex 1-18
    4h 56m
    Rs 835–3,753

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kurunegala to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain train Maradana
    5h 50m
    Rs 1,493–6,040

  4. Drive 231.2 km

    1. Drive from Kurunegala to Mataracar car 231.2 km
    2h 56m
    Rs 10,533–15,214

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Matarataxi taxi 231.2 km
    2h 56m
    Rs 35,000–43,000

  6. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3h 57m
    Rs 15,172–91,530

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Matarabus bus
    5h
    Rs 950–1,500

Kurunegala to Matara by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Matara via Kadawatha in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurunegala to Matara via Fort Station in around 5h 50m.

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