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 Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 10mRs 2,693–3,228Drive 73.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kosgodacar 73.7 km
1h 22mRs 3,318–4,792Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kosgodataxi 73.7 km
1h 22mRs 20,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kosgoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
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 National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 10m.
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, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kosgoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma 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 1377+ hotels available in Kosgoda.