There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Karandeniya 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 Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 33mRs 2,534–4,513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
1h 55mRs 993–1,178Drive 94.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karandeniyacar 94.7 km
1h 16mRs 4,256–6,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Karandeniyataxi 94.7 km
1h 16mRs 26,000–31,000Bus via Ambalangoda
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 7mRs 1,414–2,511
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karandeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karandeniya is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karandeniya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Karandeniya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Colombo and Karandeniya is 87 km. The road distance is 94.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karandeniya without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Colombo to Karandeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Karandeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Karandeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karandeniya is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karandeniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Karandeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Karandeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karandeniya is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Colombo to Karandeniya.
There are 1796+ hotels available in Karandeniya.