There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karasnagala by train, taxi, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Karasnagalataxi
1hRs 2,100–3,964Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 54mRs 808–1,022Drive 49 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karasnagalacar 49 km
54 minRs 2,157–3,115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Karasnagalataxi 49 km
54 minRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karasnagala is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karasnagala is to drive which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karasnagala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Colombo and Karasnagala is 53 km. The road distance is 49 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karasnagala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Colombo to Karasnagala, including transfers.
Colombo to Karasnagala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Karasnagala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karasnagala is 49 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Colombo to Karasnagala.
There are 134+ hotels available in Karasnagala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karasnagala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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