There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Dodangoda West by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
1hRs 1,854–3,670Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1h 4mRs 1,406–1,867Drive 58.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dodangoda Westcar 58.6 km
52 minRs 2,663–3,846Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Dodangoda Westtaxi 58.6 km
52 minRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda West is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda West is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dodangoda West. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Dodangoda West. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Colombo and Dodangoda West is 52 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda West without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Colombo to Dodangoda West, including transfers.
Colombo to Dodangoda West bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Dodangoda West train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dodangoda West is to train which takes 1h and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dodangoda West, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Dodangoda West bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo to Dodangoda West train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dodangoda West is 59 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Colombo to Dodangoda West.
There are 792+ hotels available in Dodangoda West.