HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Colombo to Diyatalawa

by Train, Bus or Car

Colombo
→
+0 →
Diyatalawa
Transport search to Diyatalawa
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Sri Lanka Colombo Diyatalawa
Colombo
→
+0 →
Diyatalawa
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
2 h 57 min
184 km.
from $10
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Colombo, Sri Lanka → Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka

All
05 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
06 May, Wed
07 May, Thu
08 May, Fri
09 May, Sat
10 May, Sun

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Diyatalawa

Composite routes from Colombo to Diyatalawa

Cheapest
2 h 57 min
Car
184 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Diyatalawa
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.41–$4.57

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Diyatalawa
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Diyatalawa is to train which costs $1.41 - $4.57 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Diyatalawa is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Diyatalawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Diyatalawa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Diyatalawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Diyatalawa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Colombo to Diyatalawa?

The distance between Colombo and Diyatalawa is 184 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Diyatalawa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $3.04 - $4.35 .

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

The bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Diyatalawa takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Diyatalawa bus from?

Colombo to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Diyatalawa train from?

Colombo to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Diyatalawa?

The best way to get from Colombo to Diyatalawa is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $3.04 - $4.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.41 - $4.57 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Colombo to Diyatalawa bus arrive?

Colombo to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Diyatalawa station.

Where does the Colombo to Diyatalawa train arrive?

Colombo to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Diyatalawa station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Diyatalawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Diyatalawa is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Colombo to Diyatalawa.

Where can I stay near Diyatalawa?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Diyatalawa. Prices start at $47.75 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search