There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sevanagala 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 Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Sevanagalataxi
4h 45mRs 14,240–21,057Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 14mRs 1,494–1,791Drive 168.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sevanagalacar 168.6 km
2h 54mRs 7,465–10,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Sevanagalataxi 168.6 km
2h 54mRs 46,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sevanagala is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sevanagala is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Sevanagala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Embilipitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Colombo and Sevanagala is 232 km. The road distance is 168.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sevanagala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Colombo to Sevanagala, including transfers.
Colombo to Sevanagala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Sevanagala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Embilipitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sevanagala is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Colombo to Sevanagala.
There are 325+ hotels available in Sevanagala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sevanagala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–600 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–55,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.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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