There are 6 ways to get from Padiyathalawa to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, car, 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.
Taxi, train via Kandy
best- Take the taxi from Padiyathalawa to Kandytaxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
4h 33mRs 8,725–11,894Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Padiyathalawa to Badulla Main Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
7h 44mRs 5,017–7,666Taxi, bus via Kandy
- Take the taxi from Padiyathalawa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
6h 7mRs 7,934–9,355Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Padiyathalawa to Colombocar 218.3 km
3h 52mRs 9,814–14,175Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Padiyathalawa to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3h 49mRs 36,274–120,824Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Padiyathalawa to Badulla Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
11h 31mRs 5,467–8,125
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padiyathalawa to Colombo is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Padiyathalawa to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Padiyathalawa and Colombo is 226 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Padiyathalawa to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train via Kandy which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Padiyathalawa to Colombo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Padiyathalawa to Colombo is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Padiyathalawa to Colombo.
There are 1418+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Padiyathalawa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Padiyathalawa to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kandy then take the train to Fort Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station then take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Badulla Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–20,000
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