There are 5 ways to get from Elpitiya to Colombo 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 Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
1h 48mRs 720–833Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 17mRs 3,760–6,025Drive 92.3 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Colombocar 92.3 km
1h 14mRs 4,154–5,999Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Colombotaxi 92.3 km
1h 14mRs 25,000–30,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 39mRs 33,218–113,393
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Elpitiya to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Colombo is 94 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Elpitiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Elpitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 320–360 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–30,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Elpitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Elpitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Colombo is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Elpitiya to Colombo.
There are 1411+ hotels available in Colombo.