| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway |
Travelling between Colombo and Tangalle is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 231.31 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 76.90.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo and Tangalle depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Tangalle. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 7m to reach Tangalle.
Travelling between Colombo and Tangalle can be as cheap as USD 76.90 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 231.31 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Tangalle.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus 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.
Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays
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.
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