There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kabalana by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kathaluwatrain Maradana
2h 37mRs 230–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Ahangamabus
3h 48mRs 1,981–4,065Drive 135.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kabalanacar 135.4 km
1h 49mRs 5,801–8,379Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kabalanataxi 135.4 km
1h 49mRs 38,000–46,000
Colombo to Kabalana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kabalana is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kabalana is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kabalana. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ahangama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kathaluwa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Colombo and Kabalana is 132 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kabalana without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Kabalana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kabalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kabalana is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kabalana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 230–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Ahangama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,726
- 2nd Class
- Rs 230
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,072
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kabalana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ahangama station.
Colombo to Kabalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kathaluwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kabalana is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Colombo to Kabalana.
There are 4676+ hotels available in Kabalana.