Colombo to Kotte

Colombo to Kotte

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Transportation from Colombo to Kotte

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

How to get from Colombo to Kotte

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 28.96 if you go by Bus+taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.17.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Colombo and Kotte depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Kotte. Train will bring you to your destination in 4m. Bus+taxi does a much slower job and take about 30m to reach Kotte.

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

Travelling between Colombo and Kotte can be as cheap as USD 12.17 if you opt for a Avro Travels bus and as expensive as USD 28.96 if you buy a Ceylon Roots Bus+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 Kotte ?

  • 1 from Colombo to Colombo starting from 00:10 Wellawatte until 00:10 Wellawatte
  • 1 from Colombo to Colombo starting from 05:10 Mount Lavinia until 15:40 Maradana

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Colombo to Colombo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Colombo and Colombo

Avro Travels

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 Kotte?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus