There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Gonagaldeniyataxi
1h 8mRs 2,500–4,564Bus via Nittambuwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
2h 2mRs 1,258–1,572Drive 52 km
- Drive from Colombo to Gonagaldeniyacar 52 km
1h 5mRs 2,341–3,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Gonagaldeniyataxi 52 km
1h 5mRs 14,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Karawanellabus
2h 35mRs 1,518–1,933
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya is to bus via Nittambuwa which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Gonagaldeniya is 62 km. The road distance is 52 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Gonagaldeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Gonagaldeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Gonagaldeniya is 52 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Colombo to Gonagaldeniya.
There are 147+ hotels available in Gonagaldeniya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gonagaldeniya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–17,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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