There are 6 ways to get from Dodanduwa to Colombo by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
2h 6mRs 1,683–2,185Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 24mRs 2,064–4,021Drive 113.6 km
- Drive from Dodanduwa to Colombocar 113.6 km
1h 35mRs 5,127–7,405Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dodanduwa to Colombotaxi 113.6 km
1h 35mRs 31,000–37,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2h 22mRs 28,678–111,847Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
2h 11mRs 4,295–5,058
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dodanduwa to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dodanduwa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dodanduwa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Dodanduwa to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Dodanduwa and Colombo is 105 km. The road distance is 113.6 km.
The best way to get from Dodanduwa to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Dodanduwa to Colombo, including transfers.
Dodanduwa to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Dodanduwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Dodanduwa to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 24m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dodanduwa to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Dodanduwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodanduwa to Colombo is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Dodanduwa to Colombo.
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