There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Rattota by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Rattotataxi
3h 12mRs 3,176–5,274Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
5h 1mRs 2,001–3,911Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 41mRs 2,298–2,733Drive 152.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rattotacar 152.5 km
2h 27mRs 6,962–10,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Rattotataxi 152.5 km
2h 27mRs 41,000–50,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Rattotataxi
2h 19mRs 25,375–124,707Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Rattotataxi
2hRs 23,375–123,507
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rattota is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Rattota is to fly and taxi which takes 2h and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Rattota station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Rattota. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Colombo and Rattota is 157 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rattota without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Colombo to Rattota, including transfers.
Colombo to Rattota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Rattota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rattota is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rattota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–50,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Rattota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Rattota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Rattota is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Colombo to Rattota.
There are 177+ hotels available in Rattota.