Colombo to Aluthgama

Colombo to Aluthgama

Colombo
Aluthgama
Thu, Sep 17
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Colombo to Aluthgama Destination Reviews

DJ
David J
No problem. Went smoothly.
Colombo to Aluthgama, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 5, 2026
GM
Graham M
Cheap and good easy to book
Colombo to Aluthgama, Train #8058 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 10, 2026
JP
Judith P
Great seats. Lots of room. Air con in first class was good. Amazing route along the coast. Shane the windows were too dirty for photos
Colombo to Aluthgama, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Mar 7, 2026
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Colombo to Aluthgama Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+1h 25m
$46.49
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+1h 25m
$41.93
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Van 8pax
Any time
+1h 25m
$55.63
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Van 6pax
Any time
+1h 25m
$52.37
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+2h 22m
$67.00
Taxi
Ceylon Roots
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+1h 18m
$100.40
Taxi
Ceylon Roots
Van 6pax
Any time
+1h 18m
$118.52
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 12pax
Any time
+1h 30m
$58.80
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 8pax
Any time
+1h 30m
$49.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+1h 30m
$39.20
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+1h 5m
$90.48
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+1h 5m
$65.70
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+1h 5m
$65.80
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
14:30
15:57
$2.87
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
14:34
15:45
$12.81
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
14:40
15:57
$2.87
  4.4
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
14:55
15:45
$12.81
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
15:40
17:01
$2.87
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
15:44
16:47
$13.80
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
15:50
17:01
$2.87
  4.4

How to get from Colombo to Aluthgama

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 133.17 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 54.30.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Aluthgama?

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

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Aluthgama. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2h 22m to reach Aluthgama.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Aluthgama?

Travelling between Colombo and Aluthgama can be as cheap as USD 54.30 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 133.17 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 and Aluthgama ?

  • 9 from Colombo to Aluthgama starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

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

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 Aluthgama

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar

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 to Aluthgama?

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

  • 79% took a train
  • 20% bought a taxi ride
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Colombo to Aluthgama

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Aluthgama

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure12:00 ص
Latest Departure3:50 م
Departures per day9
Distance55 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar