Mirissa South Transportation

While we had our own transport while in Sri Lanka which us great flexibility to explore the region Mirissa is still easy to get to by public transport. While the train line does relatively close to Mirissa on the way to Matara, the station is inconveniently located and badly served by three wheelers so you are better off getting the bus which will drop you directly in Mirissa South. Coming from the west you can catch any bus to Matara, which pass through Mirissa. From Weligama there are regular buses costing Rs 9. From Matara you can catch buses headed west towards Weligama, Ahangama and Galle. From Matara the fare should be around Rs17. If you are heading west to Galle or Colombo, the guidebooks recommend that you head east to Matara first because it is easier to get a seat from there rather than waiting for the bus in Mirissa by which time there is a good chance the bus will be full.