There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Akmimana by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Katugodatrain Maradana
2h 16mRs 1,007–3,971Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 30mRs 2,165–2,745Drive 118.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Akmimanacar 118.6 km
1h 33mRs 5,331–7,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Akmimanataxi 118.6 km
1h 33mRs 32,000–39,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 58mRs 31,975–148,107Bus via Makumbura
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
2h 52mRs 1,806–4,485
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Akmimana is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Akmimana is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Akmimana. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Akmimana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Katugoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Colombo and Akmimana is 124 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Akmimana without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Colombo to Akmimana, including transfers.
Colombo to Akmimana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Akmimana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Akmimana is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 30m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Akmimana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Katugoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 207–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Katugoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 207–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,552
- 2nd Class
- Rs 207
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,863
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–190
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Akmimana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Colombo to Akmimana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katugoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Akmimana is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Colombo to Akmimana.
There are 4504+ hotels available in Akmimana.