What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottagala?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottagala is to bus and taxi via Passara which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottagala?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottagala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottagala?

The distance between Colombo and Kottagala is 272 km. The road distance is 262.3 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kottagala without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottagala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 31m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 17000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kottagala?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Colombo to Kottagala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kottagala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kottagala is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Colombo to Kottagala.

Where can I stay near Kottagala?

There are 21+ hotels available in Kottagala.

Colombo to Kottagala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kottagala by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Kandy, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kottagalataxi
4h
Rs 27,974–119,106
Bus, taxi via Passara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passarabus Colombo-Passara
2. Take the taxi from Passara to Kottagalataxi
8h 13m
Rs 5,160–5,901
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
2. Take the taxi from Welimada to Kottagalataxi
7h 31m
Rs 13,613–16,667
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Demodaratrain Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Demodara to Kottagalataxi
10h 26m
Rs 12,379–23,028
Drive 262.3 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Kottagalacar 262.3 km
4h 26m
Rs 11,029–15,931
Fly to Hatton, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kottagalataxi
4h 16m
Rs 28,974–120,606

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,759Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottagala.

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Distance: 271.7 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kottagala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kottagala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kottagala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Welimada then take the taxi to Kottagala.

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