There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ibbawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to AhangamaMaradana
2h 51mRs 3,735–8,437Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus StationColombo
3h 3mRs 3,933–4,680Drive 136.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ibbawala136.5 km
1h 50mRs 5,687–8,214Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ibbawala136.5 km
1h 50mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ibbawala is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ibbawala is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Colombo and Ibbawala is 142 km. The road distance is 136.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ibbawala without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Colombo to Ibbawala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ibbawala is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 3m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ibbawala is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Colombo to Ibbawala.
There are 4448+ hotels available in Ibbawala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ibbawala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahangama 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 235–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 235–4,300
- 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 2,600–4,300
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,763
- 2nd Class
- Rs 235
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,116
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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 South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.