There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Batuwita by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 51mRs 2,433–2,980Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Weherahenatrain Maradana
3h 42mRs 2,140–7,472Drive 156 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batuwitacar 156 km
1h 58mRs 6,571–9,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Batuwitataxi 156 km
1h 58mRs 42,000–55,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Batuwitataxi
2h 18mRs 33,974–136,606
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batuwita is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batuwita is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Colombo and Batuwita is 168 km. The road distance is 156 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batuwita without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Colombo to Batuwita, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batuwita is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batuwita is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Colombo to Batuwita.
There are 4224+ hotels available in Batuwita.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batuwita, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Weherahena 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Weherahena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–5,500
- 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 2,600–5,500
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–55,000
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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 Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.