There are 4 ways to get from Tangalle to Matugama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tangalle to Aluthgamabus
2h 58mRs 8,380–10,664Drive 125.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tangalle to Matugamacar 125.5 km
1h 32mRs 5,720–8,262Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Aluthgamatrain Beliatta
4h 31mRs 11,509–16,990Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Matugamataxi 125.5 km
1h 32mRs 36,000–43,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Matugama is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Matugama is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tangalle to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Tangalle and Matugama is 160 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Matugama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Tangalle to Matugama, including transfers.
Tangalle to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Tangalle to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Matugama is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Tangalle to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Beliatta to Aluthgama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 216–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Beliatta to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 216–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,619
- 2nd Class
- Rs 216
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,943
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–43,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tangalle to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Tangalle to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Matugama is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Tangalle to Matugama.
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