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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kotapola South 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 Southtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    Rs 9,534–11,580

  2. Drive 139.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Kotapola Southcar car 139.9 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 6,322–9,132

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Weligamatrain train Maradana
    2. Take the taxi from Weligama to Kotapola Southtaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    Rs 8,240–13,004

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Kotapola Southtaxi taxi 139.9 km
    2h 35m
    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 Southtaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    Rs 8,409–9,945

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

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

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