There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Mawathagama 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 Colombo
best- 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 Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
4h 59mRs 1,601–3,329Train
- Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 35mRs 2,090–6,815Drive 239 km
- Drive from Matara to Mawathagamacar 239 km
3hRs 10,724–15,490Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Mawathagamataxi 239 km
3hRs 13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Matara to Kurunegalabus
5h 11mRs 1,723–2,356Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 23mRs 2,673–4,769
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Mawathagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Mawathagama is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Mawathagama. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Mawathagama. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kurunegala via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Matara and Mawathagama is 258 km. The road distance is 239 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Mawathagama without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Matara to Mawathagama, including transfers.
Matara to Mawathagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Matara to Mawathagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Mawathagama is to bus via Colombo which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Mawathagama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Mawathagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Mawathagama via Bambalapitiya and Kurunegala in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matara to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Bambalapitiya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Mawathagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Matara to Mawathagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Mawathagama is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Matara to Mawathagama.
There are 245+ hotels available in Mawathagama.