There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Hingula by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to IhalakotteColombo
2h 11mRs 1,853–3,779Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
2h 57mRs 1,232–1,507Drive 92.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hingula92.2 km
1h 36mRs 3,860–5,576Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hingula92.2 km
1h 36mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hingula is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hingula is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Colombo and Hingula is 106 km. The road distance is 92.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hingula without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Hingula, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hingula is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 57m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hingula is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Colombo to Hingula.
There are 1358+ hotels available in Hingula.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hingula, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,100 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,100
- 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 2,500–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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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