There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Yatiyana by bus, train, car, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 52mRs 2,634–3,180Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kakanaduratrain Maradana
3h 37mRs 1,740–4,931Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Yatiyanacar 157.3 km
1h 58mRs 7,151–10,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Yatiyanataxi 157.3 km
1h 58mRs 43,000–55,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Yatiyanataxi
2h 18mRs 34,975–136,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Yatiyana is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Yatiyana is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Yatiyana station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Yatiyana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kakanadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Colombo and Yatiyana is 169 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Yatiyana without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Colombo to Yatiyana, including transfers.
Colombo to Yatiyana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Yatiyana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Yatiyana is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Yatiyana, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kakanadura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kakanadura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–55,000
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
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.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 Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, 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 Yatiyana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Yatiyana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakanadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Yatiyana is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Colombo to Yatiyana.
There are 3526+ hotels available in Yatiyana.









