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How to get fromWelikanda to Mataraby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Welikanda to Matara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    7h 15m
    Rs 4,400–5,353

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Welikanda to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train Maradana
    10h 2m
    Rs 1,619–6,291

  3. Train, bus via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Welikanda to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    9h 20m
    Rs 3,009–6,671

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Welikanda to Polgahawelatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Matarabus bus
    10h 15m
    Rs 2,309–4,495

  5. Drive  324.6 km

    1. Drive from Welikanda to Mataracar car 324.6 km
    5h 9m
    Rs 14,598–21,085

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Welikanda to Matarataxi taxi 324.6 km
    5h 9m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

  7. Train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Welikanda to Batticaloatrain train
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane BTC - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    4h 35m
    Rs 24,624–112,388

  8. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Welikanda to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    5h 15m
    Rs 25,085–113,014

  9. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the taxi from Welikanda to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    5h 43m
    Rs 23,051–110,842

  10. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the train from Welikanda to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    6h 45m
    Rs 15,185–101,914

Welikanda to Matara by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Welikanda to Matara Bus Station via Polonnaruwa, Colombo Pettah, and Fort Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Welikanda to Matara via Maradana in around 10h 2m.

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