There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Athurugiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex 1-1
1h 52mRs 2,569–3,110Train
- Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
3h 27mRs 5,240–9,015Drive 138 km
- Drive from Matara to Athurugiriyacar 138 km
1h 35mRs 6,289–9,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Athurugiriyataxi 138 km
1h 35mRs 38,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Athurugiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Athurugiriya is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Athurugiriya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Makumbura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Athurugiriya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Matara and Athurugiriya is 143 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Athurugiriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Matara to Athurugiriya, including transfers.
Matara to Athurugiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Athurugiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Athurugiriya is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara to Makumbura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 460–510 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matara to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–45,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Matara to Athurugiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Matara to Athurugiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Athurugiriya is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Matara to Athurugiriya.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Athurugiriya.