Colombo to Tangalle

Colombo to Tangalle

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Colombo to Tangalle Schedule

Colombo to Tangalle Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 31,457
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 14:40 - 18:28LKR 2,180

Transportation from Colombo to Tangalle

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Tangalle

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport2h 35m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure2:40 PM
Departures per day3
Distance130 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway

How to get from Colombo to Tangalle

Travelling between Colombo and Tangalle is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight+taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 235.21 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 89.35.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Colombo and Tangalle depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight+taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Tangalle. Flight+taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 48m to reach Tangalle.

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

Travelling between Colombo and Tangalle can be as cheap as USD 89.35 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 235.21 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 Colombo and Tangalle ?

  • 3 from Colombo to Tangalle starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

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

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 Colombo and Tangalle

Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays

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 Colombo to Tangalle?

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