There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 26mRs 22,975–121,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 15mRs 1,745–2,333Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalawatawalatrain Colombo
4h 44mRs 2,326–4,247Drive 109 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliyacar 109 km
2h 9mRs 4,952–7,153Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliyataxi 109 km
2h 9mRs 30,000–36,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kiriwan Eliya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ihalawatawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Colombo and Kiriwan Eliya is 134 km. The road distance is 109 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya, including transfers.
Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 4h 15m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kiriwan Eliya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Watawala every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ihalawatawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ihalawatawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya is 109 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Colombo to Kiriwan Eliya.
There are 258+ hotels available in Kiriwan Eliya.