There are 6 ways to get from Thulhiriya to Matara by bus, train, 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 Alawwa to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
3h 35mRs 1,623–2,036Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Alawwa to Matarabus
4h 28mRs 1,243–1,646Train
- Take the train from Alawwa to Maradanatrain Kandy
- Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain Maradana
4h 46mRs 1,757–6,375Drive 199.8 km
- Drive from Thulhiriya to Mataracar 199.8 km
2h 31mRs 9,103–13,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thulhiriya to Matarataxi 199.8 km
2h 31mRs 30,000–37,000Bus via Alawwa
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Kadawathabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
3h 44mRs 3,147–3,464
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thulhiriya to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Thulhiriya to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thulhiriya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Matara via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Thulhiriya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Matara via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Thulhiriya and Matara is 211 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Thulhiriya to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Thulhiriya to Matara, including transfers.
Thulhiriya to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Thulhiriya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Alawwa station.
The best way to get from Thulhiriya to Matara is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Thulhiriya to Matara via Alawwa and Kadawatha in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thulhiriya to Matara via Alawwa and Maradana in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Alawwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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 The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Thulhiriya to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Thulhiriya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thulhiriya to Matara is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Thulhiriya to Matara.
There are 3741+ hotels available in Matara.