There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass by bus, train, car, 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 Pettah to Elephant passbus
5h 27mRs 2,980–3,050Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 57mRs 2,029–11,445Drive 346.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Elephant Passcar 346.4 km
5h 47mRs 14,534–20,994Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 5m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050.
The distance between Colombo and Elephant Pass is 360 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 57m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Elephant Pass is 346 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Colombo to Elephant Pass.
There are 11+ hotels available in Elephant Pass.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Elephant pass twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–11,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Elephant pass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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 Need to know: Jadrolinija, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.