Matara to Wellawatte

Matara to Wellawatte

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Transportation from Matara to Wellawatte

Facts about the transport from Matara to Wellawatte

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport2h 6m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:20 AM
Departures per day9
Distance170 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Matara to Wellawatte

Travelling between Matara and Wellawatte 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 217.36 if you go by Bus+taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 19.09.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Wellawatte?

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

Train is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Wellawatte. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 6m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h to reach Wellawatte.

How much does it cost to get from Matara to Wellawatte?

Travelling between Matara and Wellawatte can be as cheap as USD 19.09 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 217.36 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 Wellawatte ?

  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Matara to Colombo starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer
  • 8 from Matara to Colombo starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer

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

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 Wellawatte?

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