Travelling between Sri Lanka and Colombo is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 692.43 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.37.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 hours to travel between Sri Lanka and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Sri Lanka and Colombo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 22h 30m to reach Colombo.
Travelling between Sri Lanka and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 4.37 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 692.43 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sri Lanka to Colombo.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Cinnamon Air
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Al Rashith Travels, Annai Muthumari, Avro Travels, Disaru Expressway, Muthu Travels, PPN Express, Prince Travels, Sri Lanka Bus 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.
Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours)
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.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Magical Sri Lanka, Tuktukdude Leisure
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
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 686 |
| Distance | 9 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Al Rashith Travels, Annai Muthumari, Avro Travels, Ceylon Roots, Disaru Expressway, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Muthu Travels, PPN Express, Prince Travels, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Tours with Stef Lanka, Tuktukdude Leisure |