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There are 7 ways to get from Matara to Vavuniya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Kaduwela

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus Ex 1-22
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Vavuniyabus bus
    6h 45m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    10h 17m
    Rs 1,388–1,992

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Vavuniyatrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    9h 42m
    Rs 1,540–6,215

  4. Drive 389.2 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Vavuniyacar car 389.2 km
    5h 36m
    Rs 17,730–25,610

  5. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    5h 35m

  6. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    9h 51m
    Rs 1,540–6,222

  7. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    26h 55m

Matara to Vavuniya by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Matara to Vavuniya via Kadawatha in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Vavuniya via Bambalapitiya in around 9h 42m.

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