There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Molkawa by bus, taxi, car, or train
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
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Malagala to Molkawataxi
2h 3mRs 3,856–4,569Drive 69.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Molkawacar 69.7 km
1h 20mRs 3,082–4,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Molkawataxi 69.7 km
1h 20mRs 19,000–23,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Kalutara South to Molkawataxi
1h 46mRs 3,404–5,570
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Molkawa is to drive which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Molkawa is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500.
The distance between Colombo and Molkawa is 72 km. The road distance is 69.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Molkawa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Colombo to Molkawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Molkawa is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Colombo to Molkawa.
There are 73+ hotels available in Molkawa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Molkawa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Molkawa. However, you can take the bus to Malagala then take the taxi to Molkawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Molkawa in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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