What is the best way to travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Matara from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?
You can reach Matara with just £117 by taking a Carpool from Magical Sri Lanka, 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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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m011:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport13:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/12/2025 11:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m017:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport19:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/12/2025 17:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m023:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport01:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/12/2025 23:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m005:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport07:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 05:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m011:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport13:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 11:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m017:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport19:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 17:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m023:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport01:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 23:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara?
You can get to Matara from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in just 2h 30m with a Carpool from Magical Sri Lanka. 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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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m011:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport13:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/12/2025 11:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m017:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport19:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/12/2025 17:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m023:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport01:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/12/2025 23:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m005:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport07:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 05:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m011:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport13:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 11:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m017:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport19:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 17:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 30m023:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport01:30MataraExpressway Busbahnhof0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 04/12/2025 23:00:00 to Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara
What are the most popular stations in Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara?
In Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, you will usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, while in Matara you will be arriving at Expressway Busbahnhof or Train Station, 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 Matara from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport? With 3 connections between 1 Carpool 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara, you can pay as low as £117 with a Carpool from Magical Sri Lanka.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 Carpool from Magical Sri Lanka: you will get to Matara in just 2h 30m.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 Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara are Magical Sri Lanka, 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara 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 Katunayaka or to Mirissa, and look at flights from , and landing at . 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara?
The most popular companies between Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara, are Magical Sri Lanka. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara
How can I reach Matara from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Matara from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport.
How far is Matara from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?
The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara is 154.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and Matara?
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 26 kgs, and a flight 38 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara?
You can get to Matara with just £117 by taking a Carpool from Magical Sri Lanka.
What is the fastest way to get from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport to Matara?
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 Matara in just 2h 30m with a Carpool from Magical Sri Lanka.
More routes to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and to Matara
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and to Matara. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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