There are 4 ways to get from Nilwella to Matara by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dickwella to Matarabus
26 minRs 3,172–3,963Drive 23.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Nilwella to Mataracar 23.6 km
28 minRs 1,078–1,556Train
- Take the train from Wewurukannala to Mataratrain Beliatta
1h 10mRs 3,838–6,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilwella to Matarataxi 23.6 km
28 minRs 8,000–10,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilwella to Matara is to drive which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1600 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Nilwella to Matara is to bus which takes 26 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilwella to Matara. However, there are services departing from Dickwella and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
No, there is no direct train from Nilwella to Matara. However, there are services departing from Wewurukannala and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Nilwella and Matara is 23 km. The road distance is 23.6 km.
The best way to get from Nilwella to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 26 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Nilwella to Matara, including transfers.
Nilwella to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dickwella station.
Nilwella to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wewurukannala station.
The best way to get from Nilwella to Matara is to bus which takes 26 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Nilwella, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dickwella to Matara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wewurukannala to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Wewurukannala to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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
Nilwella to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Matara station.
Nilwella to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilwella to Matara is 24 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Nilwella to Matara.
There are 3720+ hotels available in Matara.