There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Dodangoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 54mRs 2,653–4,741Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
2h 11mRs 2,250–2,825Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 8mRs 3,293–4,028Drive 107.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dodangodacar 107.5 km
1h 27mRs 4,836–6,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Dodangodataxi 107.5 km
1h 27mRs 29,000–35,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dodangoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Dodangoda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Colombo and Dodangoda is 105 km. The road distance is 107.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Colombo to Dodangoda, including transfers.
Colombo to Dodangoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Dodangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dodangoda, Southern, 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, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
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 Dodangoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Dodangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dodangoda is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Dodangoda.
There are 3084+ hotels available in Dodangoda.