There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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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 17,232–20,350Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Kotiyagalataxi
10h 16mRs 11,751–14,816Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Heel Oyatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Heel Oya to Kotiyagalataxi
10h 43mRs 15,379–25,637Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kotiyagalacar 284.1 km
5h 9mRs 12,123–17,511Fly to Weerawila International Airport, 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 41mRs 38,974–158,606Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kotiyagalataxi
4h 25mRs 33,974–150,606
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kotiyagala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 160000.
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. 17000 - 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 9m to drive from Colombo to Kotiyagala.
There are 22+ 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 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–150,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Heel Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–18,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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