There are 5 ways to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 18mRs 2,334–2,780Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
3h 28mRs 240–3,100Drive 145.2 km
- Drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissacar 145.2 km
1h 52mRs 6,528–9,429Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissataxi 145.2 km
1h 52mRs 39,000–48,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
2h 3mRs 32,567–150,307
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Taj Samudra, Colombo station to Mirissa station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Polwathumodara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo and Mirissa is 170 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa, including transfers.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 28m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polwathumodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–48,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Mirissa.
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