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How to get fromNegombo (Station) to Mataraby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Negombo (Station) to Matara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    3h 35m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train Maradana
    6h
    Rs 1,441–5,964

  3. Drive 186.2 km

    1. Drive from Negombo (Station) to Mataracar car 186.2 km
    2h 13m
    Rs 8,487–12,259

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo (Station) to Matarataxi taxi 186.2 km
    2h 13m
    Rs 28,000–34,000

  5. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    3h 15m
    Rs 32,621–132,098

  6. Fly to Koggala

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    3h 45m
    Rs 17,721–115,998

Negombo (Station) to Matara by foot and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Negombo (Station), Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Negombo to Matara Bus Station via Pettah and Fort Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Negombo (Station) to Matara via Negombo and Maradana in around 6h.

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