There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 10mRs 3,760–4,462Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ohiyatrain Colombo
7h 30mRs 2,279–4,233Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bambarakanda Fallscar 166.3 km
3hRs 7,361–10,633Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bambarakanda Fallstaxi 166.3 km
3hRs 45,000–55,000Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
6h 19mRs 5,012–6,166
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Haldummulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Bambarakanda Falls. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ohiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Colombo and Bambarakanda Falls is 192 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls, including transfers.
Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bambarakanda Falls, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ohiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Haldummulla station.
Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ohiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls is 166 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colombo to Bambarakanda Falls.
There are 939+ hotels available in Bambarakanda Falls.