There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Ramboda by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Rambodataxi
3h 26mRs 4,776–7,274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
5hRs 1,729–2,681Drive 143.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rambodacar 143.5 km
2h 36mRs 6,441–9,304Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Rambodataxi 143.5 km
2h 36mRs 39,000–47,000Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Rambodataxi
2h 4mRs 26,275–143,507Bus via Dimbulla
- Take the bus from Colombo to Dimbullabus
5h 24mRs 2,345–3,155Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Watagodatrain Colombo
6h 2mRs 2,551–4,683Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Rambodataxi
2h 24mRs 28,975–147,107
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ramboda is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2700 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ramboda is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ramboda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ramboda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Watagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Ramboda is 171 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ramboda without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Colombo to Ramboda, including transfers.
Colombo to Ramboda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ramboda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ramboda is to bus which takes 5h and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ramboda, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Watagoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Watagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–47,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ramboda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Colombo to Ramboda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Watagoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ramboda is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Colombo to Ramboda.
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