There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Daulagala by train, bus, 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.
Train via Pilimatalawa
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
2h 30mRs 1,746–3,559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 14mRs 1,098–1,333Drive 109.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Daulagalacar 109.6 km
1h 52mRs 4,797–6,929Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Daulagalataxi 109.6 km
1h 52mRs 30,000–36,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 42mRs 24,775–142,807Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gelioyatrain Colombo
3h 32mRs 1,666–3,449
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Daulagala is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Daulagala is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Colombo and Daulagala is 116 km. The road distance is 109.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Daulagala without a car is to train via Pilimatalawa which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Colombo to Daulagala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Daulagala is to train via Pilimatalawa which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 1h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Daulagala is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colombo to Daulagala.
There are 493+ hotels available in Daulagala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Daulagala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Gelioya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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
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, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.