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How to get fromColombo to Aluwihareby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Aluwihare by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Aluwiharetaxi taxi
    2h 39m
    Rs 4,143–6,526

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    4h 52m
    Rs 1,661–3,441

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Aluwiharetaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    Rs 2,654–3,330

  4. Drive  141.2 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Aluwiharecar car 141.2 km
    2h 14m
    Rs 6,355–9,180

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Aluwiharetaxi taxi 141.2 km
    2h 14m
    Rs 38,000–46,000

  6. Fly to Kandy

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    1h 51m
    Rs 27,575–143,807

  7. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Aluwiharetaxi taxi
    1h 54m
    Rs 28,275–154,607

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Aluwihare, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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