There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sooriyakanda by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
4h 6mRs 3,509–4,245Drive 147.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sooriyakandacar 147.3 km
2h 36mRs 6,301–9,101Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Sooriyakandataxi 147.3 km
2h 36mRs 40,000–48,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Sooriyakandataxi
3h 47mRs 14,234–18,913
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sooriyakanda is to bus which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sooriyakanda is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Sooriyakanda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Sooriyakanda is 146 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sooriyakanda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Colombo to Sooriyakanda, including transfers.
Colombo to Sooriyakanda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Sooriyakanda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sooriyakanda is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Colombo to Sooriyakanda.
There are 332+ hotels available in Sooriyakanda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sooriyakanda, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–48,000
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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