There are 5 ways to get from Ankumbura to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, 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, train
best- Take the taxi from Ankumbura to Rambukkanataxi
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2h 31mRs 3,488–5,704Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Ankumbura to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
2h 46mRs 2,105–4,698Drive 123.7 km
- Drive from Ankumbura to Colombocar 123.7 km
2h 8mRs 5,479–7,913Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ankumbura to Colombotaxi 123.7 km
2h 8mRs 34,000–41,000Train
- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
4h 47mRs 2,150–4,104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankumbura to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ankumbura to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Ankumbura to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Ankumbura and Colombo is 128 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Ankumbura to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ankumbura to Colombo, including transfers.
Ankumbura to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Ankumbura to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankumbura to Colombo is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Ankumbura to Colombo.
There are 1319+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Ankumbura, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–41,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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