There are 5 ways to get from Kosgoda to Colombo by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
1h 26mRs 5,649–6,831Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
2h 5mRs 2,637–3,098Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
1h 35mRs 6,075–8,661Drive 73.4 km
- Drive from Kosgoda to Colombocar 73.4 km
1h 21mRs 3,299–4,765Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kosgoda to Colombotaxi 73.4 km
1h 21mRs 20,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kosgoda to Colombo is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kosgoda to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kosgoda to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kosgoda to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Kosgoda and Colombo is 74 km. The road distance is 73.4 km.
The best way to get from Kosgoda to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Kosgoda to Colombo, including transfers.
Kosgoda to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Kosgoda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Kosgoda to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Kosgoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Aluthgama to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Aluthgama to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kosgoda to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kosgoda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kosgoda to Colombo is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kosgoda to Colombo.
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