There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kitulgala by bus, train, taxi, or car
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 Colombo to Nawatabus
2h 55mRs 1,676–2,193Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Kitulgalataxi
1h 42mRs 4,200–6,564Drive 82.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kitulgalacar 82.8 km
1h 32mRs 3,711–5,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kitulgalataxi 82.8 km
1h 32mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kitulgala is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kitulgala is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Nawata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Colombo and Kitulgala is 84 km. The road distance is 82.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kitulgala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Colombo to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Colombo to Kitulgala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kitulgala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nawata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kitulgala is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Colombo to Kitulgala.
There are 205+ hotels available in Kitulgala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Nawata every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nawata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–27,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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