There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Hingula by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Rambukkana
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 49mRs 2,193–4,126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 54mRs 1,183–1,407Drive 92.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hingulacar 92.4 km
1h 31mRs 4,146–5,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hingulataxi 92.4 km
1h 31mRs 25,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Balanatrain Colombo
2h 19mRs 1,758–3,548
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hingula is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hingula is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Hingula. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Hingula. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Colombo and Hingula is 101 km. The road distance is 92.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hingula without a car is to train via Rambukkana which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Colombo to Hingula, including transfers.
Colombo to Hingula bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Hingula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hingula is to train via Rambukkana which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hingula, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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 Hingula bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Colombo to Hingula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hingula is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Colombo to Hingula.
There are 1424+ hotels available in Hingula.