There are 5 ways to get from Matara to Narahenpita by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Makumbura
best- Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex-01-001
2h 3mRs 4,469–5,410Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
3h 11mRs 1,090–4,115Drive 143.5 km
- Drive from Matara to Narahenpitacar 143.5 km
1h 46mRs 6,467–9,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Narahenpitataxi 143.5 km
1h 46mRs 39,000–47,000Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
3h 48mRs 2,721–3,679
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Narahenpita is to train which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Narahenpita is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Narahenpita. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Makumbura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Narahenpita. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Matara and Narahenpita is 150 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Narahenpita without a car is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Matara to Narahenpita, including transfers.
Matara to Narahenpita bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Narahenpita train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Narahenpita is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Narahenpita, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara to Makumbura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 460–510 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- 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
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
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 Narahenpita bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Matara to Narahenpita train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Narahenpita is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Matara to Narahenpita.
There are 1417+ hotels available in Narahenpita.