There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Gorakaduwa 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 Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Gorakaduwataxi
1h 51mRs 3,734–5,913Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 13mRs 2,293–2,728Drive 75.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Gorakaduwacar 75.9 km
1h 5mRs 3,415–4,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Gorakaduwataxi 75.9 km
1h 5mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gorakaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gorakaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Gorakaduwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Colombo and Gorakaduwa is 98 km. The road distance is 75.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gorakaduwa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Colombo to Gorakaduwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Gorakaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Gorakaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Gorakaduwa is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Colombo to Gorakaduwa.
There are 866+ hotels available in Gorakaduwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gorakaduwa, Sri Lanka?
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 Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–25,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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