There are 4 ways to get from Kotmale to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Inguruoya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
4h 28mRs 2,445–4,453Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
4h 34mRs 1,767–2,461Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Kotmale to Colombocar 122.3 km
2h 14mRs 5,574–8,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotmale to Colombotaxi 122.3 km
2h 14mRs 33,000–40,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotmale to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kotmale to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotmale to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotmale to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Inguruoya and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Kotmale and Colombo is 180 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Kotmale to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kotmale to Colombo, including transfers.
Kotmale to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Kotmale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Inguruoya station.
The best way to get from Kotmale to Colombo is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Kotmale, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Inguruoya to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Watawala to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Inguruoya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kotmale to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kotmale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotmale to Colombo is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kotmale to Colombo.
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