There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Padalangala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 15mRs 11,240–17,057Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 15mRs 1,744–2,091Drive 171.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Padalangalacar 171.6 km
2h 57mRs 7,352–10,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Padalangalataxi 171.6 km
2h 57mRs 47,000–60,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Padalangala is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Padalangala is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Padalangala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Padalangala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Colombo and Padalangala is 219 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Padalangala without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Colombo to Padalangala, including transfers.
Colombo to Padalangala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Padalangala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Padalangala is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Padalangala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–600 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Padalangala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Colombo to Padalangala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Padalangala is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Colombo to Padalangala.
There are 359+ hotels available in Padalangala.