There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kumbalwela by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 58mRs 2,630–3,153Bus via Welimada
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
7h 25mRs 732–806Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 33mRs 1,729–3,606Drive 195.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kumbalwelacar 195.6 km
3h 11mRs 8,820–12,740
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kumbalwela is to bus via Welimada which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kumbalwela is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kumbalwela. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kumbalwela. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Colombo and Kumbalwela is 216 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kumbalwela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Colombo to Kumbalwela, including transfers.
Colombo to Kumbalwela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Kumbalwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kumbalwela is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kumbalwela, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kumbalwela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Colombo to Kumbalwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kumbalwela is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Colombo to Kumbalwela.
There are 1394+ hotels available in Kumbalwela.