There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Rideekanda by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Rideekandataxi
2h 4mRs 3,533–5,712Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Rideekandataxi
2h 47mRs 2,338–3,619Drive 93.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rideekandacar 93.1 km
1h 52mRs 4,124–5,957Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Rideekandataxi 93.1 km
1h 52mRs 25,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rideekanda is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Rideekanda is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Colombo and Rideekanda is 118 km. The road distance is 93.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rideekanda without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Colombo to Rideekanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Rideekanda is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colombo to Rideekanda.
There are seven+ hotels available in Rideekanda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rideekanda, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Rideekanda. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction then take the taxi to Rideekanda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Rideekanda.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–31,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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