There are 4 ways to get from Kumbalgama 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 Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
2h 58mRs 3,604–4,214Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbalgama to Fort StationBeliatta
3h 41mRs 240–4,500Drive 142.5 km
- Drive from Kumbalgama to Colombo142.5 km
1h 55mRs 5,893–8,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbalgama to Colombo142.5 km
1h 55mRs 39,000–47,000
Kumbalgama to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbalgama to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 4500 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbalgama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbalgama and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Kumbalgama and Colombo is 172 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbalgama to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kumbalgama to Colombo, including transfers.
Kumbalgama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kumbalgama station.
The best way to get from Kumbalgama to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 4500 and takes 3h 41m.
Kumbalgama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbalgama to Colombo is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kumbalgama to Colombo.
What companies run services between Kumbalgama, Southern, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 520–570 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kumbalgama to Fort Station once daily. Tickets cost Rs 240–4,500 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kumbalgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–4,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,500
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 1445+ hotels available in Colombo.