Colombo Fort to Matara

Colombo Fort to Matara

Colombo Fort
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Colombo Fort to Matara Destination Reviews

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Tiggy L
Trains in the UK are expensive, late and boring by comparison. We had a wonderful trip, enjoying the Sri Lankan countryside along the way.
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Apr 2, 2026
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Theresa P
It was a nice Trip, but the Train stopped many times and was delayed (1 Hour)
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 29, 2026
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Paul
All went very well indeed. Just was a little unsure what the process was going to be on arrival at the bus station. Then your contact met with us and it became clearer that his role was to guide us to the correct bus and pay. The bus did not go to Mirissa as requested so we had to offload before Matara and get ourselves another bus for the final 20 mins of the journey. As mentioned, all went very well though.
Colombo Fort to Matara, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Mar 2, 2026
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Alexey B
easy to book and pay, not needed to print tickets, just enter the 1st class train carriage... there are snacks in description, but it's wrong, no meals or snacks or bar, nothing of food available in train, buy snacks beforehand your trip
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8058 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Feb 28, 2026
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Simon E
Excellent instructions on where to catch the bus and smooth on time journey all at a great price. Thank you 🙏
Colombo Fort to Matara, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Jan 29, 2026
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Earl Y
The places were not optimal ... Many because of the late date I bought my tickets . We were up in front of the car , stuck against the cabin wall ...
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jan 13, 2026
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Mohammad A
I jumped off two stations earlier and I literally need eto jump off the train to the railways as the station was to short for the train haha But overall nice ride and the adventure directly started. To be fair the train in Germany isn’t better hahaha
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Dec 13, 2025
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Paul R
3 hour journey but follows the coast so nice.. seats Ok, plenty to stretch out even if tall
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 17, 2025
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Daniel R
Good experience once boarded, confusing prior.
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 27, 2025
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Mikhail B
It was an excellent trip; everything was smooth, and it was easy to get tickets and board the train.
Colombo Fort to Matara, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Dec 4, 2024
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How to get from Colombo Fort to Matara

When you want to get from Colombo Fort 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 Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 6.25. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 6.25.

How far is Colombo Fort from Matara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Colombo Fort to Matara. Your trip will be a total of 86 miles (138 km). The flying distance is 86 miles (138 km).

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

The travel time from Colombo Fort to Matara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 4 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Colombo Fort to Matara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 6.25 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 6.25.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 6.25 to USD 6.25;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 210.09. From Colombo to Matara starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 261.64 to USD 261.64.

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

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

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 2 trains per day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo 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 261.64.

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Colombo Fort to Matara

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

  • 98% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Colombo Fort to Matara

Facts about the transport from Colombo Fort to Matara

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure3:50 PM
Departures per day2
Distance138 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway