There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Elpitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Ambalangodabus
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 21mRs 1,286–1,645Train
- Take the train from Matara to Ambalangodatrain Beliatta
2h 23mRs 3,733–6,011Drive 66.4 km
- Drive from Matara to Elpitiyacar 66.4 km
48 minRs 2,991–4,320Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Elpitiyataxi 66.4 km
48 minRs 7,000–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 48 min and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via Ambalangoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Matara and Elpitiya is 93 km. The road distance is 66.4 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Elpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Matara to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Matara to Elpitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Matara to Elpitiya is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Matara to Elpitiya via Ambalangoda and Kurundugaha Heththapma in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matara to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 75–85
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 75–85
- Semi Lux
- Rs 50–75
- Super Lux
- Rs 100–130
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Matara to Elpitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Matara to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Elpitiya is 66 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Matara to Elpitiya.
There are 1736+ hotels available in Elpitiya.