There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karandagolla by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
5h 9mRs 3,660–4,503Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Heel Oyatrain Colombo
8h 35mRs 2,779–4,978Drive 203.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karandagollacar 203.3 km
3h 28mRs 9,265–13,382Bus via Dowa
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowabus Route 99
5h 52mRs 2,915–3,778
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karandagolla is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karandagolla is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karandagolla. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Karandagolla. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Heel Oya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Colombo and Karandagolla is 225 km. The road distance is 203.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karandagolla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Colombo to Karandagolla, including transfers.
Colombo to Karandagolla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Karandagolla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karandagolla is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karandagolla, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Heel Oya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Heel Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Karandagolla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Colombo to Karandagolla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Heel Oya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karandagolla is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Colombo to Karandagolla.
There are 1539+ hotels available in Karandagolla.