There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Godagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 46mRs 1,853–3,691Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 8mRs 1,164–2,211Drive 94.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Godagamacar 94.6 km
1h 42mRs 4,306–6,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Godagamataxi 94.6 km
1h 42mRs 26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Godagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Godagama is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Godagama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Godagama. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Colombo and Godagama is 101 km. The road distance is 94.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Godagama without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Colombo to Godagama, including transfers.
Colombo to Godagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Godagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Godagama is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Godagama, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Godagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Colombo to Godagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Godagama is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colombo to Godagama.
There are 2043+ hotels available in Godagama.