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

The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.

Is there a direct bus between Kurunegala and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Kurunegala and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Kurunegala to Colombo?

The distance between Kurunegala and Colombo is 95 km. The road distance is 95 km.

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

The best way to get from Kurunegala to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

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

The train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kurunegala to Colombo bus from?

Kurunegala to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.

Where do I catch the Kurunegala to Colombo train from?

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

Train or bus from Kurunegala to Colombo?

The best way to get from Kurunegala to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h.

Where does the Kurunegala to Colombo bus arrive?

Kurunegala to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kurunegala to Colombo train arrive?

Kurunegala to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Kurunegala to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Colombo is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Kurunegala to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Colombo by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kurunegala to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 37m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
2h
Rs 330–2,300
Drive 95 km
1. Drive from Kurunegala to Colombocar 95 km
1h 26m
Rs 3,985–5,756
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Colombotaxi 95 km
1h 26m
Rs 26,000–31,000

Kurunegala to Colombo by train

29Weekly Trains

1h 37mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kurunegala to Colombo.

Launch map view

Distance: 95.5 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Three other operators also service this route.

Train operators