Matara to Fort Railway Station

Matara to Fort Railway Station

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Matara to Fort Railway Station Schedule

Matara to Fort Railway Station Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots SUV 3pax 00:00 - 02:46$ 205.75
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 06:05 - 08:43$ 14.40
Sri Lanka Railways Observation class 14:10 - 18:05$ 15

Transportation from Matara to Fort Railway Station

Facts about the transport from Matara to Fort Railway Station

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport2h 38m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure2:10 PM
Departures per day3
Distance132 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways

How to get from Matara to Fort Railway Station

Travelling between Matara and Fort Railway Station is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 214.01 if you go by Bus+taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 14.98.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Fort Railway Station?

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

Train is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Fort Railway Station. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 38m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 55m to reach Fort Railway Station.

How much does it cost to get from Matara to Fort Railway Station?

Travelling between Matara and Fort Railway Station can be as cheap as USD 14.98 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 214.01 if you buy a Ceylon Roots Bus+taxi 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 Fort Railway Station ?

  • 2 from Matara to Colombo starting from 06:05 Matara until 14:10 Matara
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Matara to Colombo starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara

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

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

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 Fort Railway Station?

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