There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Boossa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 53mRs 2,953–5,041Bus via Makumbura
cheapest- 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 50mRs 1,306–3,835Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 28mRs 1,665–2,145Drive 116.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Boossacar 116.5 km
1h 42mRs 5,232–7,557Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Boossataxi 116.5 km
1h 42mRs 32,000–38,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Boossa is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Boossa is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Boossa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Boossa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Colombo and Boossa is 107 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Boossa without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Colombo to Boossa, including transfers.
Colombo to Boossa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Boossa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Boossa is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Boossa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 41m. 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–38,000
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 Boossa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Colombo to Boossa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Boossa is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colombo to Boossa.
There are 3551+ hotels available in Boossa.