There are 5 ways to get from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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 Ridimaliyadda to Kandy
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort StationKandy / ...
4h 28mRs 5,841–9,384Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Ridimaliyadda to Welimada
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
6h 48mRs 9,847–11,629Drive 203.5 km
- Drive from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo203.5 km
3h 51mRs 8,489–12,261Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Ridimaliyadda to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)BTC - CMB
3h 19mRs 24,319–89,286Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Ridimaliyadda to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)WRZ - CMB
3h 43mRs 35,157–102,095
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 90000.
The distance between Ridimaliyadda and Colombo is 212 km. The road distance is 203.5 km.
The best way to get from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridimaliyadda to Colombo is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo.
There are 1477+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Ridimaliyadda, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ridimaliyadda to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kandy then take the train to Fort Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Welimada then take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–70,000
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–70,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.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 Travelling by boat in Italy, Flying into Beijing?, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.