Dambulla to Matara

Dambulla to Matara

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Dambulla to Matara Schedule

Dambulla to Matara Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Comfort 2pax Any time$ 96.10
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 05:13 - 08:56$ 5.72
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Seat 06:55 - 10:42$ 21.67
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 15:44 - 18:20$ 13.56

Transportation from Dambulla to Matara

Facts about the transport from Dambulla to Matara

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport4h 49m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure5:13 AM
Departures per day10
Distance280 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, Tuktukdude Leisure

How to get from Dambulla to Matara

When you want to get from Dambulla to Matara, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 233.12. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 23.18.

How far is Dambulla from Matara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Dambulla to Matara. Your trip will be a total of 175 miles (280 km). The flying distance is 134 miles (215 km).

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

The travel time from Dambulla to Matara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 23 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Dambulla to Matara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 23.18 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 233.12.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Dambulla to Matara:

  • Train price: USD 23.18 - USD 28.45. From Dambulla to Matara starting from 05:13 Kekirawa until 05:13 Kekirawa
  • taxi+Train price: USD 124.32 - USD 232.85. From Dambulla to Matara starting from 00:00 Dambulla until 00:00 Dambulla
  • taxi+Van price: USD 167.52 - USD 204.40. From Dambulla to Matara starting from 00:00 Dambulla until 00:00 Dambulla

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 151.72 to USD 188.59.

How many trips per day are there between Dambulla and Matara?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 10 by taxi+Train from Dambulla to Matara starting from 00:00 Dambulla until 00:00 Dambulla

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Dambulla to Matara. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 151.72.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Dambulla to Matara

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Dambulla to Matara? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% chosen Train