There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Koggala Lake by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain Maradana
2h 22mRs 223–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Ahangamabus
3h 48mRs 1,981–4,065Drive 133 km
- Drive from Colombo to Koggalacar 133 km
1h 46mRs 6,061–8,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Koggalataxi 133 km
1h 46mRs 38,000–46,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 41mRs 22,975–130,607
Colombo to Koggala Lake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Koggala Lake is to train which costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Koggala Lake is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Koggala Lake. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ahangama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Habaraduwa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Colombo and Koggala Lake is 128 km. The road distance is 133 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Koggala Lake without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo to Koggala Lake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Koggala Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Koggala Lake is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 48m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Koggala Lake, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 223–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Ahangama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,675
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,011
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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 Koggala Lake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ahangama station.
Colombo to Koggala Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habaraduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Koggala Lake is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Colombo to Koggala Lake.
There are 4840+ hotels available in Koggala Lake.