There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kosgoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 23mRs 1,564–3,313Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
1h 26mRs 5,621–7,086Drive 73.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kosgodacar 73.7 km
1h 22mRs 3,361–4,854Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kosgodataxi 73.7 km
1h 22mRs 20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kosgoda is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kosgoda is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kosgoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kosgoda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Kosgoda is 78 km. The road distance is 73.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kosgoda without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colombo to Kosgoda, including transfers.
Colombo to Kosgoda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kosgoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kosgoda is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kosgoda, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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 Kosgoda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Colombo to Kosgoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kosgoda is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Colombo to Kosgoda.
There are 1382+ hotels available in Kosgoda.