What is the best way to travel from Matara to Colombo?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Colombo from Matara. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Colombo from Matara?
You can reach Colombo with just £13 by taking a Train from Sri Lanka Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Sri Lanka Railway2h 50m006:00MataraTrain Station08:50ColomboFort Railway Station0BusinessA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 26/04/2025 06:00:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 26/04/2025 08:50:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Sri Lanka Railway2h 50m005:50MataraTrain Station08:40ColomboFort Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 26/04/2025 05:50:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 26/04/2025 08:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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What are the fastest trips from Matara to Colombo?
You can get to Colombo from Matara in just 2h 50m with a Train from Sri Lanka Railway. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Sri Lanka Railway2h 50m006:00MataraTrain Station08:50ColomboFort Railway Station0BusinessA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 26/04/2025 06:00:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 26/04/2025 08:50:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Sri Lanka Railway2h 50m005:50MataraTrain Station08:40ColomboFort Railway Station0First ClassA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 26/04/2025 05:50:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 26/04/2025 08:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Bus from Matara to Colombo
What are the most popular stations in Matara and Colombo?
In Matara, you will usually depart from Expressway Busbahnhof or Train Station, while in Colombo you will be arriving at Fort Railway Station, Central Bus Station or Town Hall Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Colombo from Matara? With 3 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Matara and Colombo, you can pay as low as £13 with a Train from Sri Lanka Railway.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Sri Lanka Railway: you will get to Colombo in just 2h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Matara and Colombo are Sri Lanka Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Matara and Colombo is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Mirissa or to Kolonnawa, and look at flights from , and landing at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Matara to Colombo?
The most popular companies between Matara and Colombo, are Sri Lanka Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Matara to Colombo
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Matara to Colombo. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Matara to Colombo
How can I reach Colombo from Matara?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Colombo from Matara.
How far is Colombo from Matara?
The distance between Matara and Colombo is 133.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Matara and Colombo?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Matara to Colombo?
You can get to Colombo with just £13 by taking a Train from Sri Lanka Railway.
What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Colombo?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Colombo in just 2h 50m with a Train from Sri Lanka Railway.
More routes to Matara and to Colombo
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Matara and to Colombo. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Matara
- Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara
- Colombo to Matara
