Bus to Matara

All about buses to Matara

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Matara? Compare all 1 bus companies to Matara and find out departure and arrival times, all 1 bus stations in Matara, travel times and of course the best prices for the 4 daily buses to Matara.

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Country	Sri Lanka
Bus Routes	4
Bus Stations	1
Cheapest Trip	$7
Most popular Bus Companies

Cheap bus tickets to Matara

Sri Lanka Transport Board

2h 15m

0

12:00 PM

Pannipitiya
Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center Bus Stop

2:15 PM

Matara
Expressway Busbahnhof

0

Economy

$7

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center Bus Stop, Pannipitiya (Sri Lanka) at 12/14/2025 12:00:00 PM to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheap train tickets to Matara

Sri Lanka Railway

3h 2m

0

3:50 PM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

6:52 PM

Matara
Train Station

0

First Class

from $6

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/14/2025 3:50:00 PM to Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:52:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
Sri Lanka Railway

2h 50m

0

6:30 AM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

9:20 AM

Matara
Train Station

0

Business

from $17

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/20/2025 6:30:00 AM to Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Sri Lanka Railway

2h 50m

0

2:40 PM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

5:30 PM

Matara
Train Station

0

First Class

from $21

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/14/2025 2:40:00 PM to Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheap Carpooling to Matara

Magical Sri Lanka

2h 30m

0

5:00 AM

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

7:30 AM

Matara
Expressway Busbahnhof

0

Premium Economy

from $155

A Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 AM to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Matara over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Matara which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Matara.

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Matara as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Matara, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return by bus from Matara? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling to Matara with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are joining you and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Matara.

All bus stops in Matara

Expressway Busbahnhof

Sea Beach Road

Train Station

FAQs about the bus route to Matara

Is there a direct bus to Matara?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Matara depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Matara. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Matara?

Depending on which provider you travel to Matara with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Matara have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Extra space and Hand luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Matara on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Matara?

There is a total of 1 bus stops in Matara. Most buses stop at Expressway Busbahnhof. Check out our map of Matara to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Matara?

There are 1 bus providers going to Matara: Sri Lanka Transport Board

How can I find the best bus-deals to Matara?

Find the best ticket deals to Matara easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing buses to Matara?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Matara. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Matara, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Matara?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 4 daily connections from 1 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Matara. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Matara?

Matching 1 operators arriving at 1 stations in Matara, resulting in 4 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.