| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +2h 20m | $55.76 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 06:30 | 08:00 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 07:00 | 08:30 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 07:30 | 09:00 | $8.14 | |
Van | Real Lanka Holidays | Minivan | 09:30 | 12:00 | $20.00 | |
Bus | Disaru Expressway | Tourist AC | 10:00 | 13:00 | $17.00 | |
Bus | Disaru Expressway | Tourist AC | 11:00 | 15:00 | $17.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 12:00 | 13:30 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Disaru Expressway | Tourist AC | 12:30 | 16:00 | $17.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 13:00 | 14:30 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 13:30 | 15:00 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Disaru Expressway | Tourist AC | 14:00 | 18:00 | $17.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 14:30 | 18:09 | $4.67 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 14:55 | 17:54 | $13.80 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 15:40 | 18:52 | $4.67 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 17:30 | 19:00 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 18:00 | 19:30 | $8.14 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 18:30 | 20:00 | $8.14 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 20:06 | 23:18 | $4.67 |
Travelling between Colombo and Matara is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 206.32 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 63.11.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Colombo and Matara depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Matara. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 29m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 39m to reach Matara.
Travelling between Colombo and Matara can be as cheap as USD 63.11 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 206.32 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi 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 Colombo to Matara.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sasandara Expressway
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, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays
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 | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 29m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 3:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 6 |
| Distance | 151 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sasandara Expressway, Sri Lanka Railway |