There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi via Haldummulla
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Kotiyagalataxi
6h 16mRs 16,260–20,662Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Kotiyagalataxi
10h 17mRs 11,774–14,842Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Heel Oyatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Heel Oya to Kotiyagalataxi
10h 47mRs 14,379–19,178Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kotiyagalacar 284.1 km
5h 8mRs 12,785–18,467Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Kotiyagalataxi
4h 42mRs 39,975–168,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 40000 - Rs. 170000.
The distance between Colombo and Kotiyagala is 298 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala without a car is to bus and taxi via Haldummulla which takes 6h 16m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 21000.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kotiyagala is 284 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Colombo to Kotiyagala.
There are 27+ hotels available in Kotiyagala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kotiyagala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kotiyagala. However, you can take the bus to Haldummulla then take the taxi to Kotiyagala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heel Oya then take the taxi to Kotiyagala.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Heel Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–18,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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