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262 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Kottagala

Composite routes from Colombo to Kottagala

Cheapest
4 h 22 min
Car
262 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
171 km.
from $491.41
7 h 29 min
Bus, Taxi
172 km.
from $78.46
4 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
171 km.
from $433.80
6 h 13 min
Train, Plane
171 km.
from $364.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$434.78
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$413.04
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$326.09

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Demodara
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.52–$4.89
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.71–$6.48

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passara
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.28–$7.72

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:
$1.52–$2.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottagala is to bus which costs $16.30 - $20.65 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottagala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 1m and costs $326.09 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Colombo to Kottagala?

The distance between Colombo and Kottagala is 272 km. The road distance is 263.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottagala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 29m and costs $46.74 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Colombo to Kottagala, including transfers.

Train or bus from Colombo to Kottagala?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottagala is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $39.13 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $20.65 and takes 8h 12m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kottagala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kottagala is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Colombo to Kottagala.
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