There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Sewanapitiya by train, 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 via Welikanda
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Welikandatrain Colombo
4h 28mRs 2,479–6,090Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Sewanapitiyatrain Colombo
6h 47mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 39mRs 3,497–4,309Drive 239 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sewanapitiyacar 239 km
3h 44mRs 10,886–15,725Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Sewanapitiyatrain
3h 52mRs 25,025–124,607Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Sewanapitiyatrain
4h 12mRs 25,575–134,087
Colombo to Sewanapitiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sewanapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sewanapitiya is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Sewanapitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Sewanapitiya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Sewanapitiya is 292 km. The road distance is 239 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sewanapitiya without a car is to train via Welikanda which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Colombo to Sewanapitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Sewanapitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Sewanapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sewanapitiya is to train via Welikanda which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sewanapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Welikanda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Sewanapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
Train from Maradana to Sewanapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Batticaloa to Sewanapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Sewanapitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Colombo to Sewanapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Welikanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sewanapitiya is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Colombo to Sewanapitiya.
There are five+ hotels available in Sewanapitiya.