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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Kotagala

Composite routes from Colombo to Kotagala

Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
159 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Kalawewa
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.98–$3.15

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kotagala is to bus which costs $3.59 - $5.11 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kotagala is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Colombo to Kotagala?

The distance between Colombo and Kotagala is 180 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kotagala without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $5.33 - $8.70 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Colombo to Kotagala, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Kotagala?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kotagala is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.33 - $8.70 and takes 3h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $3.59 - $5.11 and takes 4h 22m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kotagala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kotagala is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Colombo to Kotagala.

Where can I stay near Kotagala?

There are 741+ hotels available in Kotagala. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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