There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Akuramboda by train, taxi, bus, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Akurambodataxi
2h 35mRs 3,553–5,740Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Melsiripurabus
2h 48mRs 1,864–2,443Drive 137.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Akurambodacar 137.3 km
2h 19mRs 6,177–8,922Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Akurambodataxi 137.3 km
2h 19mRs 37,000–45,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Akurambodataxi
1h 46mRs 27,575–143,807Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Malsiripurabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 14mRs 3,458–4,072Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Akurambodataxi
2h 10mRs 27,875–145,407
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Akuramboda is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Akuramboda is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Akuramboda. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Melsiripura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Colombo and Akuramboda is 139 km. The road distance is 137.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Akuramboda without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Colombo to Akuramboda, including transfers.
Colombo to Akuramboda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Akuramboda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Melsiripura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Akuramboda is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Colombo to Akuramboda.
There are 109+ hotels available in Akuramboda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Akuramboda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Melsiripura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Melsiripura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–45,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.