There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ussapitiya by train, taxi, bus, or car
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 Rambukkanatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Ussapitiyataxi
1h 54mRs 2,243–4,226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 56mRs 1,233–1,507Drive 93.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ussapitiyacar 93.9 km
1h 33mRs 4,209–6,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ussapitiyataxi 93.9 km
1h 33mRs 25,000–31,000Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Balanatrain Colombo
2h 28mRs 2,108–4,048
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ussapitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ussapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ussapitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ussapitiya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Balana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Ussapitiya is 103 km. The road distance is 93.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ussapitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Colombo to Ussapitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Ussapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ussapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ussapitiya is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ussapitiya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Balana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–31,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ussapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Colombo to Ussapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Balana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ussapitiya is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Colombo to Ussapitiya.
There are 1292+ hotels available in Ussapitiya.