There are 6 ways to get from Ramboda to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
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
best- Take the taxi from Ramboda to Peradeniyataxi
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
3h 15mRs 4,351–6,723Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
5h 1mRs 1,734–2,658Drive 142.7 km
- Drive from Ramboda to Colombocar 142.7 km
2h 35mRs 6,416–9,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ramboda to Colombotaxi 142.7 km
2h 35mRs 39,000–47,000Bus via Dimbulla
- Take the bus from Dimbulla to Colombobus
5h 25mRs 2,375–3,179Train
- Take the train from Watagoda to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
6h 16mRs 2,588–4,622
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ramboda to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2700 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ramboda to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ramboda to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ramboda to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Watagoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Ramboda and Colombo is 159 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.
The best way to get from Ramboda to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ramboda to Colombo, including transfers.
Ramboda to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ramboda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Watagoda station.
The best way to get from Ramboda to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Ramboda, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Watagoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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 Watagoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–47,000
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Ramboda to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ramboda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ramboda to Colombo is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ramboda to Colombo.
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