What is the cheapest way to get from Kithalella to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Kithalella to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kithalella to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Kithalella to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Kithalella and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dowa and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Kithalella and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Kithalella to Colombo?

The distance between Kithalella and Colombo is 196 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

How do I travel from Kithalella to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Kithalella to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300.

How long does it take to get from Kithalella to Colombo?

The bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 5h 34m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kithalella to Colombo bus from?

Kithalella to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dowa station.

Where do I catch the Kithalella to Colombo train from?

Kithalella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.

Train or bus from Kithalella to Colombo?

The best way to get from Kithalella to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Kithalella to Colombo bus arrive?

Kithalella to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kithalella to Colombo train arrive?

Kithalella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Kithalella to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kithalella to Colombo is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Kithalella to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Colombo.

Kithalella to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kithalella 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
best
1. Take the bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalRoute 99
5h 34m
Rs 900–1,300
Train
1. Take the train from Ella to Fort StationBadulla
9h 4m
Rs 1,300–8,500
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Kithalella to Colombo195.6 km
3h 13m
Rs 8,208–11,856
Bus via Welimada
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
6h
Rs 4,242–5,004

Kithalella to Colombo by train

22Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.1 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Kithalella, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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