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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Okanda by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Ella

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Okandataxi taxi
    7h 51m
    Rs 48,260–57,703

  2. Drive  338.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Okandacar car 338.7 km
    5h 49m
    Rs 14,993–21,656

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Okandataxi taxi
    11h 26m
    Rs 47,379–58,186

  4. Fly to Kandy, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Drive from Kandy (KDW) to Okandacar car
    5h 23m
    Rs 33,988–155,622

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    2. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Okandataxi taxi
    10h 52m
    Rs 46,764–55,831

  6. Fly to Hatton, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Drive from Hatton (NUF) to Okandacar car
    5h 33m
    Rs 33,988–146,622

  7. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Okandataxi taxi
    8h 7m
    Rs 56,938–179,422

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,891Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo to Okanda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 374.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Okanda, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Okanda. However, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Okanda. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ella then take the taxi to Okanda.

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