There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Awukana by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 55mRs 23,175–123,307Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Awukanatrain Colombo
4hRs 1,300–3,100Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Dambullabus
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Awukanataxi
3h 12mDrive 169 km
- Drive from Colombo to Awukanacar 169 km
2h 38mRs 7,701–11,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Awukanataxi 169 km
2h 38mRs 46,000–55,000
Colombo to Awukana by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Awukana is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Awukana is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Awukana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Colombo and Awukana is 198 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Awukana without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Colombo to Awukana, including transfers.
Colombo to Awukana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Awukana is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h.
Colombo to Awukana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Awukana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Awukana is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Colombo to Awukana.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Awukana, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Awukana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Awukana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–55,000
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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
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 How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 10+ hotels available in Awukana.