There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bibile by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Bibile
4h 41mRs 6,776–10,808Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Bibile
6h 58mRs 11,613–14,667Drive 223.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bibile223.1 km
4h 10mRs 9,333–13,481Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bibile
3h 2mRs 28,624–118,555
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bibile is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bibile is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo and Bibile is 230 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bibile without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Colombo to Bibile, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bibile is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Colombo to Bibile.
There are 12+ hotels available in Bibile.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bibile, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bibile. However, you can take the train to Kandy then take the taxi to Bibile. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Welimada then take the taxi to Bibile.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–14,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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