There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
3h 58mRs 4,129–5,130Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 3mRs 5,240–9,557Drive 188.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Marakolliya Beachcar 188.6 km
2h 26mRs 8,295–11,981Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 22mRs 4,534–5,581
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Marakolliya Beach. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Colombo and Marakolliya Beach is 206 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach, including transfers.
Colombo to Marakolliya Beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Marakolliya Beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 10000 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Marakolliya Beach, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Marakolliya Beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Colombo to Marakolliya Beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Marakolliya Beach is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Colombo to Marakolliya Beach.
There are 1380+ hotels available in Marakolliya Beach.