Matara to Colombo Fort

Matara to Colombo Fort

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Colombo Fort
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Transportation from Matara to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Matara to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 午前
Latest Departure6:05 午前
Departures per day2
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka

How to get from Matara to Colombo Fort

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

  • Flight
  • 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 6.41. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 6.41.

How far is Matara from Colombo Fort?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Matara to Colombo Fort. 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 Matara to Colombo Fort?

The travel time from Matara to Colombo Fort 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 Matara to Colombo Fort?

The cost of the trip from Matara to Colombo Fort 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 6.41 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 6.41.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 6.41 to USD 6.41;
  • flight+taxi price: USD 149.43. From Matara to Colombo starting from 00:00 Mattala Airport until 00:00 Mattala Airport
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 329.92. From Matara to Colombo starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 95.63 to USD 121.93.

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

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 Matara to Colombo. 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 95.63.

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 Matara to Colombo Fort

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