Colombo to Diyatalawa

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Colombo to Diyatalawa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+4h 29m	$100.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	06:30	15:05	$19.19
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	06:30	15:05	$25.59
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	06:30	15:05	$15.99
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	09:45	17:35	$19.06

How to get from Colombo to Diyatalawa

Travelling between Colombo and Diyatalawa is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 103.45 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 103.45.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 9 hours to travel between Colombo and Diyatalawa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Diyatalawa. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 29m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 4m to reach Diyatalawa.

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

Travelling between Colombo and Diyatalawa can be as cheap as USD 103.45 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 103.45 if you buy a Lakpura 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 Diyatalawa ?

1 from Colombo to Diyatalawa starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

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

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 Diyatalawa

Lakpura

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 Diyatalawa?

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

99% took a train
1% Other

Transportation from Colombo to Diyatalawa

Trains

$ 16.56
Taxis

$ 103.45
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Diyatalawa

Cheapest Transport	$17
Fastest Transport	4h 29m
Earliest Departure	7:30 PM
Latest Departure	7:53 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	225 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railways

Colombo to Diyatalawa