There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kokkawila by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kokkawila is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kokkawila is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kokkawila. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Kokkawila. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kakkapalliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Colombo and Kokkawila is 96 km. The road distance is 83.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kokkawila without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Colombo to Kokkawila, including transfers.
Colombo to Kokkawila bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kokkawila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kokkawila is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kokkawila, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kakkapalliya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kokkawila bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Colombo to Kokkawila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakkapalliya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kokkawila is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Colombo to Kokkawila.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kokkawila.