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

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

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  1. Bus via Homagama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus Ex 1-1
    2. Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    7h 53m
    Rs 4,869–5,710

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain train Colombo
    13h 38m
    Rs 1,540–6,222

  3. Drive 170.3 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Kumbalwelacar car 170.3 km
    2h 28m
    Rs 7,737–11,175

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Kumbalwelataxi taxi 170.3 km
    2h 28m
    Rs 26,000–31,000

  5. Bus

    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 Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    8h 30m
    Rs 2,721–3,879

  6. Bus via Kandy

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Kandy to Kubalwelabus bus
    12h 7m
    Rs 1,778–2,892

Matara to Kumbalwela by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Matara to Ella via Makabura and Godagama in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Ella via Fort Station in around 13h 38m.

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