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How to get fromColombo to Kirigalpottaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Kirigalpotta by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kirigalpottataxi taxi
    2h 15m
    Rs 26,375–134,707

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Ohiyatrain train Colombo
    7h 11m
    Rs 2,029–3,983

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Belihuloyabus bus Colombo-Badulla / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Belihuloya to Kirigalpottataxi taxi
    4h 41m
    Rs 4,260–5,138

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Hattontrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton to Kirigalpottataxi taxi
    5h 58m
    Rs 4,535–6,961

  5. Drive 178.4 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Kirigalpottacar car 178.4 km
    3h 10m
    Rs 7,987–11,537

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Kirigalpottataxi taxi 178.4 km
    3h 10m
    Rs 49,000–60,000

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    5h 8m
    Rs 2,129–3,181

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,003Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kirigalpotta, Central, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ohiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h.

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