There are 4 ways to get from Kothmale to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kothmale to Peradeniyataxi
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
3h 10mRs 3,507–6,427Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
5h 5mRs 1,917–2,525Drive 139.3 km
- Drive from Kothmale to Colombocar 139.3 km
2h 34mRs 5,865–8,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothmale to Colombotaxi 139.3 km
2h 34mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothmale to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2600 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kothmale to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Kothmale and Colombo is 159 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.
The best way to get from Kothmale to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kothmale to Colombo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothmale to Colombo is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kothmale to Colombo.
There are 1425+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Kothmale, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,700
- 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 2,600–3,700
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–46,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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