Travelling between Bandarawela and Matara is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Bus+taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 126.84 if you go by Bus+taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train+van which will set you back mere USD 83.86.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 10 hours to travel between Bandarawela and Matara depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus+taxi is the fastest way to travel between Bandarawela and Matara. Bus+taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 10m. Train+van does a much slower job and take about 9h 13m to reach Matara.
Travelling between Bandarawela and Matara can be as cheap as USD 83.86 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways, Tuktukdude Leisure train+van and as expensive as USD 126.84 if you buy a Ceylon Roots Bus+taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bandarawela to Matara.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Tuktukdude Leisure
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight+taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route