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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kotapola North by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Elpitiya

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus bus Ex 1-41
    2. Take the taxi from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Kotapola Northtaxi taxi
    3h 16m
    Rs 7,393–8,928

  2. Drive  140.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Kotapola Northcar car 140.6 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 6,350–9,172

  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. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    2. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Kotapola Northtaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    Rs 44,975–174,607

  6. 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

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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 Kurundugaha Heththapma 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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