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How to get fromMatara to Kegalleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Kaduwela

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus Ex 1-22
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    4h 23m
    Rs 2,976–3,252

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Ex 1-18
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    5h 18m
    Rs 801–1,489

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Colombo / ...
    6h 33m
    Rs 2,140–6,922

  4. Drive  211 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Kegallecar car 211 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 9,484–13,699

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Kegalletaxi taxi 211 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    4h 59m
    Rs 1,080–1,411

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  • Distance: 215.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Matara to Kegalle via Kadawatha and Nittambuwa in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Kegalle via Colombo Fort and Polgahawela in around 6h 33m.

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