There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kolonna by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
4h 28mRs 4,109–4,945Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kolonnataxi
4h 48mRs 16,240–23,057Drive 152.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kolonnacar 152.8 km
2h 58mRs 6,735–9,728Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kolonnataxi 152.8 km
2h 58mRs 42,000–50,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kolonna is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kolonna is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kolonna. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Kolonna is 151 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kolonna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Colombo to Kolonna, including transfers.
Colombo to Kolonna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Kolonna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kolonna is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Colombo to Kolonna.
There are 417+ hotels available in Kolonna.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kolonna, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–50,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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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