There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Kumbalwela by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Homagama
best- Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex-01-001
- Take the bus from Godagama to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 56mRs 5,239–6,160Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 41mRs 1,890–6,642Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 5mRs 2,608–4,822Drive 170.3 km
- Drive from Matara to Kumbalwelacar 170.3 km
2h 28mRs 7,692–11,110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Kumbalwelataxi 170.3 km
2h 28mRs 21,000–25,000Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 33mRs 3,091–4,329
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Kumbalwela is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Kumbalwela is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Kumbalwela. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Ella via Makabura and Godagama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Kumbalwela. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
The distance between Matara and Kumbalwela is 329 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Kumbalwela without a car is to bus via Homagama which takes 7h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Matara to Kumbalwela, including transfers.
Matara to Kumbalwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Kumbalwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Kumbalwela is to bus via Homagama which takes 7h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Kumbalwela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara to Kumbalwela via Makabura, Godagama, and Ella in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Kumbalwela via Fort Station and Ella in around 13h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Matara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Godagama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Matara to Kumbalwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Matara to Kumbalwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Kumbalwela is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Matara to Kumbalwela.
There are 1408+ hotels available in Kumbalwela.