Facts about the transport from Bentota to Matara
| Cheapest Transport | $2 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:03 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways |

| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | Any time | +2h 5m | $132.80 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +2h 5m | $111.58 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +1h 30m | $65.93 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +1h 30m | $65.83 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +1h 30m | $90.66 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +1h 16m | $65.93 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +1h 16m | $65.83 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +1h 16m | $90.66 | |
Train | SL Railway Commuter | Unreserved 2nd Class | 16:03 | 18:03 | $1.22 | |
Train | SL Railway Commuter | Unreserved 3rd Class | 16:03 | 18:03 | $0.61 |
Travelling between Bentota and Matara is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1.83 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 1.22.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Bentota and Matara depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Bentota and Matara. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 2h 35m to reach Matara.
Travelling between Bentota and Matara can be as cheap as USD 1.22 if you opt for a SL Railway Commuter train and as expensive as USD 1.83 if you buy a SL Railway Commuter Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bentota to Matara.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Ceylon Roots
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $2 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:03 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways |