There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ukuwala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 47mRs 26,375–143,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwelatrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 1,300–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 33mRs 1,699–2,134Drive 132.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ukuwalacar 132.1 km
2h 17mRs 5,923–8,555Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ukuwalataxi 132.1 km
2h 17mRs 36,000–43,000Fly 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 Ukuwalataxi
2h 10mRs 28,875–145,307
Colombo to Ukuwala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ukuwala is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ukuwala is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ukuwala 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 4h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Ukuwela. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Ukuwala is 164 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ukuwala without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Colombo to Ukuwala, including transfers.
Colombo to Ukuwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ukuwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ukuwala is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 32m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ukuwala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwela 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–43,000
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ukuwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Ukuwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ukuwela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ukuwala is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Colombo to Ukuwala.
There are 1506+ hotels available in Ukuwala.