What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Elahera?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Elahera is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Elahera?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Elahera is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.

How far is it from Colombo to Elahera?

The distance between Colombo and Elahera is 198 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Elahera without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Elahera without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Elahera?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Colombo to Elahera, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Colombo to Elahera?

The best way to get from Colombo to Elahera is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 53m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Elahera?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Elahera is 169 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Colombo to Elahera.

Where can I stay near Elahera?

There are 706+ hotels available in Elahera.

Colombo to Elahera - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Elahera by plane, train, taxi, bus, 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 to Sigiriya Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
2h 8m
Rs 24,824–110,255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to DambullaColombo / ...
4h 53m
Rs 2,319–2,865
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
2. Take the taxi from Kandy to Elahera
4h 4m
Rs 5,376–8,808
Drive 169.3 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Elahera169.3 km
3h 3m
Rs 7,096–10,249
Fly to Kandy, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)CMB - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Elahera
2h 46m
Rs 27,224–113,555

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,786Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Elahera.

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Distance: 197.8 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Elahera, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 510–570 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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