There are 4 ways to get from Mutur 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- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
5h 33mRs 3,133–3,980Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
6h 34mRs 2,813–4,988Drive 262.7 km
- Drive from Mutur to Colombocar 262.7 km
4h 17mRs 11,823–17,077Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 1mRs 3,060–7,876
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mutur to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Mutur to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mutur to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mutur to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Mutur and Colombo is 277 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Mutur to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Mutur to Colombo, including transfers.
Mutur to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Mutur to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Mutur to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Mutur, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from China Bay to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Mutur to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Mutur to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mutur to Colombo is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Mutur to Colombo.
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