There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Dodanduwa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 48mRs 2,103–4,041Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
2h 6mRs 1,650–2,125Drive 114.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dodanduwacar 114.1 km
1h 35mRs 5,130–7,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Dodanduwataxi 114.1 km
1h 35mRs 31,000–38,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
2h 7mRs 34,975–151,607Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 16mRs 4,393–5,228
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dodanduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dodanduwa is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dodanduwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Dodanduwa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Colombo and Dodanduwa is 101 km. The road distance is 114.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dodanduwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Colombo to Dodanduwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Dodanduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Dodanduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dodanduwa is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 6m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 35000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dodanduwa, 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 Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- 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 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 Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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 Dodanduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Colombo to Dodanduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dodanduwa is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colombo to Dodanduwa.
There are 3040+ hotels available in Dodanduwa.