There are 4 ways to get from Dutch Bay to Colombo by 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
6h 8mRs 2,118–5,670Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
7h 5mRs 850–2,800Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
6h 22mRs 1,463–3,493Drive 258.6 km
- Drive from Dutch Bay to Colombocar 258.6 km
4h 10mRs 11,606–16,763
Dutch Bay to Colombo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dutch Bay to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dutch Bay to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Dutch Bay to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Dutch Bay and Colombo is 261 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.
The best way to get from Dutch Bay to Colombo without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Dutch Bay to Colombo, including transfers.
Dutch Bay to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Dutch Bay to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Dutch Bay to Colombo is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Dutch Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 850–950 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Dutch Bay to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Dutch Bay to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dutch Bay to Colombo is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Dutch Bay to Colombo.
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