There are 4 ways to get from Kesbewa to Matara by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Matarabus Ex-01-001
1h 54mRs 2,871–3,357Train
- Take the train from Panadura to Mataratrain Maradana
3hRs 4,165–7,663Drive 132.2 km
- Drive from Kesbewa to Mataracar 132.2 km
1h 34mRs 5,853–8,454Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kesbewa to Matarataxi 132.2 km
1h 34mRs 36,000–43,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kesbewa to Matara is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kesbewa to Matara is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kesbewa to Matara. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kesbewa to Matara. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Kesbewa and Matara is 145 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Kesbewa to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kesbewa to Matara, including transfers.
Kesbewa to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Kesbewa to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Kesbewa to Matara is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 8000 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Kesbewa, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Matara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Panadura to Matara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 228–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 228–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,712
- 2nd Class
- Rs 228
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,055
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–43,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kesbewa to Matara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Kesbewa to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kesbewa to Matara is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kesbewa to Matara.
There are 3680+ hotels available in Matara.