There are 4 ways to get from Aluthgama to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Aluthgama to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aluthgama to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Aluthgama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Colombo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Aluthgama and Colombo is 62 km. The road distance is 61.8 km.
The best way to get from Aluthgama to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs .
The bus from Aluthgama to Colombo takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Aluthgama to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Aluthgama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Aluthgama to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Colombo once daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Aluthgama to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,800–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aluthgama to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Aluthgama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluthgama to Colombo is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Aluthgama to Colombo.
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