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How to get fromColombo to Kotiyagalaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Haldummulla

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Kotiyagalataxi taxi
    6h 16m
    Rs 16,260–20,662

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    2. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Kotiyagalataxi taxi
    10h 17m
    Rs 11,774–14,842

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Heel Oyatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Heel Oya to Kotiyagalataxi taxi
    10h 47m
    Rs 14,379–19,178

  4. Drive 284.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Kotiyagalacar car 284.1 km
    5h 8m
    Rs 12,923–18,666

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kotiyagalataxi taxi
    4h 19m
    Rs 31,975–140,607

  6. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Kotiyagalataxi taxi
    4h 42m
    Rs 36,975–138,607

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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.

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