Aluthgama to Colombo

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Aluthgama to Colombo Destination Reviews

Devyani S

Train was more than 30 min late

Aluthgama to Colombo, Train #8057 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 6, 2025

George C

First class. Stunning trip running along the coast.

Aluthgama to Colombo, Train #8057 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, May 3, 2023

4.8

4 customer reviews

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Aluthgama to Colombo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$46.49
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Van 6pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$52.37
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Van 8pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$55.63
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$41.93
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+2h 22m	$67.00
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+1h 18m	$102.27
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Van 6pax	Any time	+1h 18m	$120.90
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 12pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$55.38
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$36.92
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 8pax	Any time	+1h 25m	$46.15
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+1h 5m	$89.88
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Hatchback 4pax	Any time	+1h 5m	$65.26
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Sedan	Any time	+1h 5m	$65.36
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	07:46	08:43	$12.81
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	07:56	09:07	$2.86	5.0
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	07:56	09:13	$2.86
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	08:17	09:28	$12.81
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	08:17	09:08	$12.81
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	08:25	09:40	$2.86	5.0
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	08:25	09:46	$2.86

How to get from Aluthgama to Colombo

Travelling between Aluthgama and Colombo is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 135.30 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 51.05.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Aluthgama and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Aluthgama and Colombo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2h 22m to reach Colombo.

How much does it cost to get from Aluthgama to Colombo?

Travelling between Aluthgama and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 51.05 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 135.30 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Aluthgama and Colombo ?

9 from Aluthgama to Colombo starting from 00:00 Aluthgama until 00:00 Aluthgama

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Aluthgama to Colombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Aluthgama and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Aluthgama to Colombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

98% took a train
1% Other

Transportation from Aluthgama to Colombo

Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available