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How to get fromPilimathalawa to Mataraby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Matara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    5h 27m
    Rs 1,796–3,539

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain train Kandy
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train Maradana
    6h 21m
    Rs 1,504–6,057

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus
    6h 9m
    Rs 4,216–6,149

  4. Drive  239.8 km

    1. Drive from Pilimathalawa to Mataracar car 239.8 km
    3h 12m
    Rs 10,756–15,536

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Matarataxi taxi 239.8 km
    3h 12m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  6. Fly from Kandy

    1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3h 33m
    Rs 14,423–100,645

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Polgahawelatrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Matarabus bus
    6h 58m
    Rs 2,148–4,261

  8. Taxi to Hatton, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Hatton (NUF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane NUF - KCT
    4h 14m
    Rs 16,997–98,687

Pilimathalawa to Matara by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Matara via Kandy, Kandy, Ambepussa, and Kadawatha in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) once daily.

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