There are 4 ways to get from Unawatuna Beach to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle to Matarabus
56 minRs 1,744–2,216Train
cheapest- Take the train from Unawatuna to Mataratrain Maradana
1h 28mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 36.7 km
- Drive from Unawatuna Beach to Mataracar 36.7 km
37 minRs 1,670–2,411Taxi
- Take the taxi from Unawatuna Beach to Matarataxi 36.7 km
37 minRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Unawatuna Beach to Matara is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Unawatuna Beach to Matara is to drive which takes 37 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Unawatuna Beach to Matara. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Unawatuna and arriving at Matara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Unawatuna Beach and Matara is 51 km. The road distance is 36.7 km.
The best way to get from Unawatuna Beach to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Unawatuna Beach to Matara, including transfers.
Unawatuna Beach to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Unawatuna Beach to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Unawatuna station.
The best way to get from Unawatuna Beach to Matara is to bus which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Unawatuna Beach, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Matara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Unawatuna to Matara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Unawatuna to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Unawatuna Beach to Matara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Matara station.
Unawatuna Beach to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Unawatuna Beach to Matara is 37 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Unawatuna Beach to Matara.
There are 3645+ hotels available in Matara.