Nuwara Eliya to Matara

Nuwara Eliya to Matara

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Nuwara Eliya to Matara Schedule

Nuwara Eliya to Matara Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railways Second Class Seat 06:00 - 14:05$ 12.65
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 15:44 - 18:20$ 13.56
Sri Lanka Railways 2nd Class Seat 23:46 - 06:13$ 12.65

Transportation from Nuwara Eliya to Matara

Facts about the transport from Nuwara Eliya to Matara

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport5h 26m
Earliest Departure1:56 AM
Latest Departure11:46 PM
Departures per day6
Distance220 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours, Tuktukdude Leisure

How to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara

When you want to get from Nuwara Eliya 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+van 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 473.29. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 18.59.

How far is Nuwara Eliya from Matara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Nuwara Eliya to Matara. Your trip will be a total of 137 miles (220 km). The flying distance is 71 miles (114 km).

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

The travel time from Nuwara Eliya to Matara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Nuwara Eliya to Matara?

The cost of the trip from Nuwara Eliya to Matara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 18.59 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 473.29.

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

  • Train price: USD 19.02 - USD 27.47. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 06:00 Nanu Oya until 23:46 Nanu Oya
  • Train+Van price: USD 73.95 - USD 105.65. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 01:56 Nanu Oya until 01:56 Nanu Oya
  • flight+taxi+Train price: USD 83.46. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 12:40 Haputale until 15:55 Haputale
  • flight+taxi price: USD 142.62 - USD 162.69. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 00:00 Tissamaharama until 00:00 Tissamaharama
  • Bus+taxi+Train price: USD 189.10 - USD 217.63. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 09:22 Kandy until 18:30 Nanu Oya
  • taxi+Train price: USD 255.66 - USD 268.33. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 12:40 Ella until 15:55 Ella
  • taxi price: USD 283.13 - USD 473.29. From Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 00:00 Ella until 00:00 Ella

How many trips per day are there between Nuwara Eliya and Matara?

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

  • 6 by Train from Nuwara Eliya to Matara starting from 06:00 Nanu Oya until 23:46 Nanu Oya

The most popular transport from Nuwara Eliya to Matara

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Nuwara Eliya 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