There are 7 ways to get from Akuressa to Colombo by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
3hRs 4,186–4,903Train
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
3h 15mRs 3,261–6,570Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Akuressa to Colombocar 146.7 km
1h 55mRs 6,596–9,527Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akuressa to Colombotaxi 146.7 km
1h 55mRs 40,000–48,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2h 27mRs 29,762–108,128Bus via Weligama
- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
3h 16mRs 4,131–5,078Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
4h 10mRs 3,261–6,570
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akuressa to Colombo is to bus via Weligama which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Akuressa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akuressa station to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Akuressa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Akuressa and Colombo is 176 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Akuressa to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Akuressa to Colombo, including transfers.
Akuressa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Akuressa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Akuressa to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Akuressa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 520–570 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Weligama to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Weligama to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Akuressa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
Akuressa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akuressa to Colombo is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Akuressa to Colombo.
There are 1418+ hotels available in Colombo.