There are 4 ways to get from Matugama to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Kurunegalabus
3h 7mRs 3,344–4,147Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
3h 49mRs 4,905–8,861Drive 143.2 km
- Drive from Matugama to Kurunegalacar 143.2 km
1h 58mRs 6,504–9,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matugama to Kurunegalataxi 143.2 km
1h 58mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Matugama to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matugama to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Matugama to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kurunegala via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Matugama and Kurunegala is 158 km. The road distance is 143.2 km.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Matugama to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Matugama to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Matugama to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Kurunegala via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matugama to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Matugama to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Kurunegala is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Matugama to Kurunegala.
There are 106+ hotels available in Kurunegala.







