There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kahawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 36mRs 1,942–3,825Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 6mRs 1,014–2,011Drive 93.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kahawacar 93.6 km
1h 41mRs 4,221–6,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kahawataxi 93.6 km
1h 41mRs 25,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kahawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kahawa is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kahawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kahawa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Colombo and Kahawa is 90 km. The road distance is 93.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kahawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Colombo to Kahawa, including transfers.
Colombo to Kahawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Kahawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kahawa is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kahawa, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kahawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Colombo to Kahawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kahawa is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Colombo to Kahawa.
There are 2075+ hotels available in Kahawa.