There are 3 ways to get from Rathnapura to Matara by bus, car, or taxi
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 Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
5h 28mRs 802–1,529Drive 145.2 km
- Drive from Rathnapura to Mataracar 145.2 km
2h 19mRs 6,514–9,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Matarataxi 145.2 km
2h 19mRs 8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapura to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1600 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapura to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnapura to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Rathnapura and Matara is 239 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapura to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1600.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Rathnapura to Matara, including transfers.
Rathnapura to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Rathnapura to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapura to Matara is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Rathnapura to Matara.
There are 3720+ hotels available in Matara.
What companies run services between Rathnapura, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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