There are 6 ways to get from Oluvil Harbour to Matara by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
9h 57mRs 3,869–4,708Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Oluvil Harbour to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain
- Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain
12h 35mRs 4,564–9,974Drive 275.8 km
- Drive from Oluvil Harbour to Mataracar 275.8 km
4h 25mRs 12,454–17,989Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oluvil Harbour to Matarataxi 275.8 km
4h 25mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi
7h 39mRs 26,989–119,028Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Matarabus
11h 13mRs 4,139–5,528
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oluvil Harbour to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4800 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Oluvil Harbour to Matara is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oluvil Harbour to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Oluvil Harbour and Matara is 526 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.
The best way to get from Oluvil Harbour to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Oluvil Harbour to Matara, including transfers.
Oluvil Harbour to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Oluvil Harbour to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oluvil Harbour to Matara is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Oluvil Harbour to Matara.
There are 3609+ hotels available in Matara.
What companies run services between Oluvil Harbour, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Oluvil Harbour to Matara Bus Station via Kalmunai, Colombo Pettah, and Fort Station in around 9h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.