There are 4 ways to get from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galoya to Colombobus
4h 5mRs 1,588–2,113Train
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 41mRs 1,811–3,804Drive 197.6 km
- Drive from Kaudulla National Park to Colombocar 197.6 km
3h 15mRs 8,978–12,968Train, fly
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
5h 18mRs 21,611–100,094
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Galoya and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Kaudulla National Park and Colombo is 201 km. The road distance is 197.6 km.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo, including transfers.
Kaudulla National Park to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galoya station.
Kaudulla National Park to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Kaudulla National Park, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galoya to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galoya Junction to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kaudulla National Park to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kaudulla National Park to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaudulla National Park to Colombo is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kaudulla National Park to Colombo.
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