There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Amithirigala by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Kosgamabus
- Take the taxi from Kosgama to Amithirigalataxi
1h 58mRs 1,799–3,680Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
2hRs 1,158–1,472Train, taxi
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Gampahatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Amithirigalataxi
1h 4mRs 2,691–4,750Drive 47 km
- Drive from Colombo to Amithirigalacar 47 km
59 minRs 2,109–3,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Amithirigalataxi 47 km
59 minRs 12,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Amithirigala is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Amithirigala is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Amithirigala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Colombo and Amithirigala is 53 km. The road distance is 47 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Amithirigala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Colombo to Amithirigala, including transfers.
Colombo to Amithirigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Amithirigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Amithirigala is 47 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colombo to Amithirigala.
There are 161+ hotels available in Amithirigala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Amithirigala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kosgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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