There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Matugama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kalutarabus
3h 7mRs 3,281–4,166Train
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
3h 59mRs 4,864–8,857Drive 142.4 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Matugamacar 142.4 km
1h 58mRs 6,471–9,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Matugamataxi 142.4 km
1h 58mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Matugama is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Matugama is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Matugama is 162 km. The road distance is 142.4 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Matugama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kurunegala to Matugama, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Matugama is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kurunegala to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Kurunegala to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Matugama is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kurunegala to Matugama.
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