There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kolavil by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to BatticaloaColombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kolavil
6h 6mRs 4,779–15,040Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Akkaraipattu
7h 25mRs 2,565–2,722Drive 345.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kolavil345.2 km
5h 41mRs 14,491–20,931Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Akkaraipattu
6h 47mRs 25,944–111,385
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kolavil is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kolavil is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
The distance between Colombo and Kolavil is 414 km. The road distance is 345.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kolavil without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 6m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Colombo to Kolavil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kolavil is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Colombo to Kolavil.
There are 27+ hotels available in Kolavil.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kolavil, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Akkaraipattu once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 7h 22m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–11,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–4,100
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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