There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya by plane, taxi, train, 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kahatagasdigiliyataxi
2h 22mRs 29,975–147,107Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 19mRs 3,527–4,191Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 19mRs 4,153–6,486Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Rambewabus
4h 39mDrive 225.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliyacar 225.5 km
3h 46mRs 10,150–14,661Train via Parasangahawewa
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Parasangahawewatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 14mRs 4,364–6,803
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4200 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Rambewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Colombo and Kahatagasdigiliya is 232 km. The road distance is 225.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya, including transfers.
Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kahatagasdigiliya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Rambewa twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Colombo Fort to Parasangahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Rambewa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Rambewa station.
Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Colombo to Kahatagasdigiliya.
There are seven+ hotels available in Kahatagasdigiliya.