There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Elkaduwa by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 42mRs 23,575–122,607Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 32mRs 1,698–2,133Train via Kandy
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 3mRs 2,576–4,674Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Elkaduwacar 138.3 km
2h 28mRs 6,305–9,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Elkaduwataxi 138.3 km
2h 28mRs 38,000–45,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Elkaduwataxi
2h 16mRs 26,275–126,107Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Udaththawalatrain Colombo
4h 41mRs 1,995–3,902
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Elkaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Elkaduwa is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Elkaduwa station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Elkaduwa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Colombo and Elkaduwa is 160 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elkaduwa without a car is to train via Kandy which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Colombo to Elkaduwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Elkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Elkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elkaduwa is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train via Kandy, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 3m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Elkaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Udaththawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,300–45,000
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Elkaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Elkaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Elkaduwa is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo to Elkaduwa.
There are 1443+ hotels available in Elkaduwa.