There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Aluthnuwara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to BalanaColombo
2h 23mRs 1,858–3,935Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
3h 3mRs 1,382–1,707Drive 95.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Aluthnuwara95.7 km
1h 41mRs 4,032–5,824Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Aluthnuwara95.7 km
1h 41mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Aluthnuwara is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Aluthnuwara is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Colombo and Aluthnuwara is 110 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Aluthnuwara without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Colombo to Aluthnuwara, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Aluthnuwara is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 3h 3m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Aluthnuwara is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Colombo to Aluthnuwara.
There are 1353+ hotels available in Aluthnuwara.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Aluthnuwara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Balana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,200
- 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 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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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