There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to University of Ruhuna by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Weherahenatrain Maradana
3h 27mRs 510–3,357Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Devinuwarabus
3h 46mRs 900–1,200Drive 159.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to University of Ruhunacar 159.7 km
2h 5mRs 7,040–10,169Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to University of Ruhunataxi 159.7 km
2h 5mRs 43,000–55,000Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 10mRs 1,284–1,681
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to University of Ruhuna is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to University of Ruhuna is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Devinuwara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to University of Ruhuna. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Weherahena via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Colombo and University of Ruhuna is 164 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to University of Ruhuna without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Colombo to University of Ruhuna, including transfers.
Colombo to University of Ruhuna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to University of Ruhuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to University of Ruhuna is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Weherahena 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Devinuwara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Weherahena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- 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 Devinuwara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 43,000–55,000
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 University of Ruhuna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Devinuwara station.
Colombo to University of Ruhuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Weherahena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to University of Ruhuna is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Colombo to University of Ruhuna.
There are 3667+ hotels available in University of Ruhuna.