There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Fort to Koggala by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to KoggalaMaradana
2h 25mRs 228–4,200Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus StationMakumbra
3h 32mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo Fort to Koggala-KCT132.1 km
1h 45mDrive 132.1 km
- Drive from Colombo Fort to Koggala132.1 km
1h 45mRs 5,557–8,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Fort to Koggala132.1 km
1h 45mRs 38,000–45,000
Colombo Fort to Koggala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Fort to Koggala is to train which costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Fort to Koggala is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Koggala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Colombo Fort and Koggala is 131 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Koggala without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 4200.
The train from Fort Station to Koggala takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo Fort to Koggala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Koggala is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
Koggala is 2h 30m behind Colombo Fort. It is currently 5:17 AM in Colombo Fort and 2:47 AM in Koggala.
Colombo Fort to Koggala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Koggala station.
What companies run services between Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka and Koggala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Koggala 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 228–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colombo Fort to Koggala via Colombo City, Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center, and Galle Bus Station in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 228–4,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,200
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,713
- 2nd Class
- Rs 228
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,056
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- comments@airport.lk
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–45,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Fort to Koggala is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Colombo Fort to Koggala.
There are 4446+ hotels available in Koggala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Fort and Koggala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.