There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple 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 Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Aluvihare Rock Templetaxi
2h 39mRs 4,143–6,526Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
4h 52mRs 1,641–3,431Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus
- Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Aluvihare Rock Templetaxi
2h 40mRs 2,654–3,430Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Templecar 141.7 km
2h 15mRs 6,394–9,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Templetaxi 141.7 km
2h 15mRs 39,000–46,000Fly to Kandy
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 51mRs 27,575–143,807Fly 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 Aluvihare Rock Templetaxi
1h 55mRs 28,275–154,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Colombo and Aluvihare Rock Temple is 142 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple, including transfers.
Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 4h 52m.
Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Colombo to Aluvihare Rock Temple.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Aluvihare Rock Temple, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- 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 Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–46,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
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