Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara

Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara

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Colombo Airport to Matara Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+2h 30m
$57.80
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Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h
$62.22

How to get from Colombo Airport to Matara

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

  • Bus
  • Train
  • 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 Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 163.25. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 68.95.

How far is Colombo Airport from Matara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Colombo Airport to Matara. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).

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

The travel time from Colombo Airport to Matara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 19 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Colombo Airport to Matara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Real Lanka Holidays: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 68.95 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 163.25.

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

  • taxi+Train price: USD 58.27. From Colombo Airport to Matara starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 99.46 - USD 124.58. From Colombo Airport to Matara starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 68.95 to USD 163.25.

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

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

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Colombo Airport to Matara any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo Airport 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 68.95.

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 Colombo Airport to Matara

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Colombo Airport 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:

  • 90% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 8% chosen taxi+Train
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi

Transportation from Colombo Airport to Matara

Facts about the transport from Colombo Airport to Matara

Cheapest Transport$59
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure12:00 AM
Departures per day10
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, Tours with Stef Lanka