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

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There are 5 ways to get from Matara to Ratnapura by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus Ex 1-1
    2. Take the bus from Makabura to Rathnapurabus bus Colombo-Passara
    5h 11m
    Rs 2,769–3,110

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    6h 58m
    Rs 540–3,362

  3. Drive  142.6 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Ratnapuracar car 142.6 km
    2h 20m
    Rs 6,405–9,251

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Ratnapurataxi taxi 142.6 km
    2h 20m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

  5. Bus via Colombo

    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 Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    5h 18m
    Rs 821–1,519

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Matara to Rathnapura via Makabura in around 5h 11m.

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