There are 6 ways to get from Wellampitiya 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 via Makumbura
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex-01-001
2h 7mRs 5,528–6,497Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
2h 42mRs 2,173–3,177Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain Maradana
4h 34mRs 2,206–7,024Drive 153.6 km
- Drive from Wellampitiya to Mataracar 153.6 km
1h 50mRs 6,919–9,994Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellampitiya to Matarataxi 153.6 km
1h 50mRs 42,000–50,000Bus #2
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 53mRs 3,596–7,404
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellampitiya to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wellampitiya to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellampitiya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellampitiya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Matara via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Wellampitiya and Matara is 155 km. The road distance is 153.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellampitiya to Matara without a car is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Wellampitiya to Matara, including transfers.
Wellampitiya to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Wellampitiya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Wellampitiya to Matara is to bus via Makumbura which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Matara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
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
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–50,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wellampitiya to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Wellampitiya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellampitiya to Matara is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Wellampitiya to Matara.
There are 3704+ hotels available in Matara.