There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Thalawathugoda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex 1-1
1h 54mRs 2,569–3,110Train
- Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
3h 21mRs 3,640–7,115Drive 140.7 km
- Drive from Matara to Thalawathugodacar 140.7 km
1h 40mRs 6,374–9,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Thalawathugodataxi 140.7 km
1h 40mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Thalawathugoda is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Thalawathugoda is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Thalawathugoda. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Makumbura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Thalawathugoda. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Matara and Thalawathugoda is 143 km. The road distance is 140.7 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Thalawathugoda without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Matara to Thalawathugoda, including transfers.
Matara to Thalawathugoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Thalawathugoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Thalawathugoda is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Thalawathugoda, 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matara to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Matara to Thalawathugoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Matara to Thalawathugoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Thalawathugoda is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Matara to Thalawathugoda.
There are 1484+ hotels available in Thalawathugoda.