Colombo Fort to Unawatuna

Colombo Fort to Unawatuna

Colombo Fort
Unawatuna
Tue, May 14
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Colombo Fort to Unawatuna Schedule

Colombo Fort to Unawatuna Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any time$ 81.13
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Seat 06:55 - 10:10$ 15.14
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 14:30 - 16:39LKR 1,655

Transportation from Colombo Fort to Unawatuna

Facts about the transport from Colombo Fort to Unawatuna

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure3:44 PM
Departures per day13
Distance88 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Colombo Fort to Unawatuna

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Unawatuna is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 273.89 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.51.

How long does it take to get from Colombo Fort to Unawatuna?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Colombo Fort and Unawatuna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Fort and Unawatuna. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2h 20m to reach Unawatuna.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo Fort to Unawatuna?

Travelling between Colombo Fort and Unawatuna can be as cheap as USD 5.51 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 273.89 if you buy a Ceylon Roots 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 Fort and Unawatuna ?

  • 4 from Colombo to Galle starting from 14:30 Maradana until 15:44 Colombo Fort
  • 1 by flight+taxi from Colombo to Galle starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport del until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport del
  • 8 from Colombo to Galle starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

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

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

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Galle

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours

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 Fort to Unawatuna?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 96% took a train
  • 3% bought a taxi ride
  • 1% Other