There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Akkaraipattu by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Matara to Maradanatrain
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi
11h 16mRs 4,840–10,225Bus via Moratuwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus Matara
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
13h 25mRs 2,938–4,052Bus
- Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus Ex 1-22
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
12h 34mRs 5,326–5,972Drive 268.1 km
- Drive from Matara to Akkaraipattucar 268.1 km
4h 19mRs 12,058–17,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Akkaraipattutaxi 268.1 km
4h 19mRs 14,000–18,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Matara to Dehiwalatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
14h 6mRs 3,840–8,809
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Akkaraipattu is to bus via Moratuwa which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Akkaraipattu is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Akkaraipattu. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Akkaraipattu via Kadawatha and Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Matara and Akkaraipattu is 571 km. The road distance is 268.1 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Akkaraipattu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 16m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Matara to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Matara to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Akkaraipattu is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Matara to Akkaraipattu.
There are 22+ hotels available in Akkaraipattu.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara to Akkaraipattu via Kadawatha and Wellawatta in around 12h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matara to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 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
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Matara to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Matara to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Matara to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–18,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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