There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Siyambalagoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 22mRs 10,240–16,057Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 24mRs 2,544–3,091Drive 178.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Siyambalagodacar 178.8 km
3h 5mRs 7,884–11,388Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Siyambalagodataxi 178.8 km
3h 5mRs 49,000–60,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Siyambalagoda is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Siyambalagoda is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Siyambalagoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Siyambalagoda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Colombo and Siyambalagoda is 216 km. The road distance is 178.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Siyambalagoda without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Colombo to Siyambalagoda, including transfers.
Colombo to Siyambalagoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Siyambalagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Siyambalagoda is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Siyambalagoda, Southern, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–600 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Siyambalagoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Colombo to Siyambalagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Siyambalagoda is 179 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Colombo to Siyambalagoda.
There are 98+ hotels available in Siyambalagoda.