There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kamburupitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 56mRs 1,634–1,981Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 33mRs 1,240–4,322Drive 162.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kamburupitiyacar 162.2 km
2h 5mRs 7,135–10,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kamburupitiyataxi 162.2 km
2h 5mRs 44,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kamburupitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kamburupitiya is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Kamburupitiya station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kamburupitiya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Colombo and Kamburupitiya is 174 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kamburupitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Colombo to Kamburupitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Kamburupitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Kamburupitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kamburupitiya is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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 Kamburupitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Kamburupitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kamburupitiya is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Colombo to Kamburupitiya.
There are 2928+ hotels available in Kamburupitiya.