There are 7 ways to get from Matara to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Nittambuwabus
5h 11mRs 1,830–2,361Bus via Colombo
cheapest- 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 Kegallebus Colombo
5h 30mRs 1,551–2,439Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
6h 58mRs 2,240–7,022Drive 223.7 km
- Drive from Matara to Mawanellacar 223.7 km
2h 53mRs 10,038–14,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Mawanellataxi 223.7 km
2h 53mRs 12,000–15,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 25mRs 2,523–4,569Train
- Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
7h 17mRs 2,040–6,772
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Mawanella is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2500 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Matara and Mawanella is 252 km. The road distance is 223.7 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Matara to Mawanella, including transfers.
Matara to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Mawanella is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Matara to Nittambuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Mawanella via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- 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 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Matara to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Mawanella is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Matara to Mawanella.
There are 1291+ hotels available in Mawanella.