There are 5 ways to get from Alawwa to Idalgashinna by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Alawwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Idalgashinnataxi
3h 8mRs 40,460–159,089Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Idalgasinnatrain Colombo
7h 2mRs 2,474–5,925Bus
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
6h 44mRs 4,224–5,290Drive 150.3 km
- Drive from Alawwa to Idalgashinnacar 150.3 km
2h 55mRs 6,762–9,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alawwa to Idalgashinnataxi 150.3 km
2h 55mRs 18,000–23,000
Alawwa to Idalgashinna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Idalgashinna is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Alawwa to Idalgashinna is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alawwa to Idalgashinna. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Haldummulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Alawwa to Idalgashinna. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Idalgasinna via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Alawwa and Idalgashinna is 217 km. The road distance is 150.3 km.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Idalgashinna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Alawwa to Idalgashinna, including transfers.
Alawwa to Idalgashinna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Alawwa to Idalgashinna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Idalgashinna is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Alawwa, Sri Lanka and Idalgashinna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Alawwa to Idalgashinna via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Haldummulla in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Idalgasinna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Idalgasinna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Alawwa to Idalgashinna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Alawwa to Idalgashinna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Idalgasinna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alawwa to Idalgashinna is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Alawwa to Idalgashinna.
There are 2016+ hotels available in Idalgashinna.