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How to get fromMatara to Temple of the Toothby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Temple of the Tooth by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    6h 6m
    Rs 911–1,619

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    6h 22m
    Rs 1,723–3,569

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    7h 55m
    Rs 1,440–6,022

  4. Drive 249.4 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Temple of the Toothcar car 249.4 km
    3h 22m
    Rs 11,247–16,246

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Temple of the Toothtaxi taxi 249.4 km
    3h 22m
    Rs 38,000–46,000

  6. Bus via Moratuwa

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus bus Matara
    2. Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus bus 17
    6h 46m
    Rs 928–1,692

Matara to Temple of the Tooth by bus and foot

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRs 911Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Temple of the Tooth via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Temple of the Tooth via Fort Station and Kandy in around 7h 55m.

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