There are 4 ways to get from Rikillagaskada 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 Rikillagaskada to Kandy
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort StationKandy / ...
3h 20mRs 2,981–6,004Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Rikillagaskada to Nuwara Eliya
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
5h 48mRs 2,879–3,511Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Rikillagaskada to Colombo145.7 km
2h 43mRs 6,092–8,799Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rikillagaskada to Colombo145.7 km
2h 43mRs 40,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rikillagaskada to Colombo is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rikillagaskada to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
The distance between Rikillagaskada and Colombo is 154 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Rikillagaskada to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Rikillagaskada to Colombo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rikillagaskada to Colombo is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rikillagaskada to Colombo.
There are 1470+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Rikillagaskada, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Rikillagaskada to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kandy then take the train to Fort Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya then take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.
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- 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 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 685
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–48,000
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
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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