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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Buttala

Composite routes from Colombo to Buttala

Cheapest
3 h 32 min
Car
223 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
155 km.
from $403.65
6 h 39 min
Bus, Taxi
154 km.
from $55.20
5 h 21 min
Train, Plane
155 km.
from $326.64

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$391.30
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$304.35

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Heel
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.41–$4.78
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.75–$6.71

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.63–$2.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Buttala is to train which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Buttala is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs $336.96 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Colombo to Buttala?

The distance between Colombo and Buttala is 240 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Buttala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 39m and costs $33.70 - $42.39 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Colombo to Buttala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colombo to Buttala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Buttala is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Colombo to Buttala.

Where can I stay near Buttala?

There are 44+ hotels available in Buttala. Prices start at $7.86 per night.
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