There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
1h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoyatrain Colombo
3h 36mRs 1,608–3,368Drive 102.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kiriyankalliyacar 102.9 km
1h 35mRs 4,674–6,751Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kiriyankalliyataxi 102.9 km
1h 35mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Arachchikattuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Battaluoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Colombo and Kiriyankalliya is 108 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya, including transfers.
Colombo to Kiriyankalliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kiriyankalliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kiriyankalliya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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 Kiriyankalliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Colombo to Kiriyankalliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Battaluoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kiriyankalliya is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colombo to Kiriyankalliya.
There are 14+ hotels available in Kiriyankalliya.