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How to get fromRathgama to Mataraby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rathgama to Matara by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Galle

    best
    1. Take the train from Galle to Mataratrain train Maradana
    1h 18m
    Rs 2,394–4,312

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Matarabus bus
    1h 21m
    Rs 1,642–2,095

  3. Drive 55.3 km

    1. Drive from Rathgama to Mataracar car 55.3 km
    49 min
    Rs 2,521–3,641

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rathgama to Matarataxi taxi 55.3 km
    49 min
    Rs 8,500–11,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Mataratrain train Maradana
    1h 40m
    Rs 2,064–3,921

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  • Distance: 53.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Rathgama, Southern, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Hikkaduwa to Matara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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