Matara to Colombo Fort

Matara to Colombo Fort

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Matara to Colombo Fort Schedule

Matara to Colombo Fort Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 05:56 - 09:29LKR 1,970
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 06:12 - 09:39LKR 1,970
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 15:59 - 18:57LKR 1,970

Transportation from Matara to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Matara to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:05 AM
Departures per day2
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Matara to Colombo Fort

Travelling between Matara and Colombo Fort is possible by Flight, 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 6.60 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.60.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Colombo Fort?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Matara and Colombo Fort depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Colombo Fort. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 40m to reach Colombo Fort.

How much does it cost to get from Matara to Colombo Fort?

Travelling between Matara and Colombo Fort can be as cheap as USD 6.60 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 6.60 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Matara and Colombo Fort ?

  • 2 from Matara to Colombo starting from 06:00 Matara until 06:05 Matara

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Matara to Colombo Fort.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Matara and Colombo

Stef Lanka Tours

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Matara to Colombo Fort?

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

  • 100% took a train