There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kabaragala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain Maradana
2h 34mRs 4,423–8,483Bus via Makumbura
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
2h 57mRs 2,606–5,485Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 35mRs 2,965–3,745Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kabaragalacar 124.6 km
1h 44mRs 5,590–8,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kabaragalataxi 124.6 km
1h 44mRs 34,000–41,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kabaragala is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kabaragala is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kabaragala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kabaragala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Habaraduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Kabaragala is 137 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kabaragala without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Colombo to Kabaragala, including transfers.
Colombo to Kabaragala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kabaragala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kabaragala is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kabaragala, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 223–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,675
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,011
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
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 Kabaragala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Colombo to Kabaragala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habaraduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kabaragala is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Colombo to Kabaragala.
There are 5389+ hotels available in Kabaragala.