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3 h 31 min
222 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Buttala to Colombo

Composite routes from Buttala to Colombo

Cheapest
3 h 31 min
Car
222 km.
from $12
Other
2 h 21 min
Taxi, Plane
154 km.
from $598.48
5 h
Taxi, bus via Tissamaharama, Taxi, bus via Tissamaharama
154 km.
from $30.63
6 h 40 min
Taxi, Bus
154 km.
from $55.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.18–$584.37

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Heel Oya to Fort
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.54–$4.57
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Buttala to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Buttala to Colombo is to train which costs $25 - $32.61 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buttala to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Buttala to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Buttala to Colombo?

The distance between Buttala and Colombo is 286 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.

How do I travel from Buttala to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Buttala to Colombo without a car is to taxi and bus via Tissamaharama which takes 5h and costs $25 - $31.52 .

How long does it take to get from Buttala to Colombo?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Buttala to Colombo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Buttala to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Buttala to Colombo is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Buttala to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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