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How to get fromColombo to Kotapola Northby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kotapola North by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Matara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Matara Bus Station to Kotapola Northtaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    Rs 9,534–11,580

  2. Drive 140.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Kotapola Northcar car 140.6 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 6,369–9,199

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Weligamatrain train Maradana
    2. Take the taxi from Weligama to Kotapola Northtaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    Rs 8,740–14,004

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Kotapola Northtaxi taxi 140.6 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 38,000–46,000

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus bus 122/210
    2. Take the taxi from Madampe to Kotapola Northtaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    Rs 7,909–9,945

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kotapola North, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kotapola North. However, you can take the bus to Matara Bus Station then take the taxi to Kotapola North. Alternatively, you can take the train to Weligama then take the taxi to Kotapola North.

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