There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Buttala by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Buttalataxi
4h 43mRs 9,260–11,162Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi
9h 18mRs 6,379–9,686Drive 220 km
- Drive from Colombo to Buttalacar 220 km
3h 41mRs 9,742–14,072Bus, taxi via Dowa
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowabus Route 99
- Take the taxi from Dowa to Buttalataxi
6h 26mRs 6,415–8,778
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Buttala is to bus and taxi via Dowa which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Buttala is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Colombo and Buttala is 237 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Buttala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Colombo to Buttala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Buttala is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Colombo to Buttala.
There are 58+ hotels available in Buttala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Buttala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Buttala. However, you can take the bus to Haldummulla then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ella then take the taxi to Buttala.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–8,500
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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