Colombo to Unawatuna

Colombo to Unawatuna

Colombo
Unawatuna
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Colombo to Unawatuna Destination Reviews

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The operator was 1 hour late to pick us up. The driver was talking on the phone and texting while driving. 12Go support did not give any solution to the delay or offer any compensation for the lost time.
Colombo to Unawatuna, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Dec 5, 2025
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Colombo to Unawatuna Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+2h
$49.30
  5.0
Taxi
Lakpura
Standard Car
Any time
+2h 56m
$71.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 12pax
Any time
+2h
$87.00
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Van 8pax
Any time
+2h
$72.50
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+2h 5m
$63.58
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+2h 5m
$47.13
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Hatchback 4pax
Any time
+2h 5m
$47.03
Taxi
Le Ceylan
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+2h 30m
$95.00
Taxi
Le Ceylan
Standard 2pax
Any time
+2h 30m
$70.00
Van
Real Lanka Holidays
Minivan
09:30
11:30
$19.00

How to get from Colombo to Unawatuna

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 115.05 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 55.68.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 hours to travel between Colombo and Unawatuna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Unawatuna. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 15m to reach Unawatuna.

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

Travelling between Colombo and Unawatuna can be as cheap as USD 55.68 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 115.05 if you buy a Real Lanka Holidays 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 Unawatuna ?

  • 7 from Colombo to Unawatuna starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Colombo to Unawatuna, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 199.05.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Colombo and Unawatuna

Cinnamon Air, Cinnamon Air

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 Unawatuna

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 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

  • 93% took a train
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Colombo to Unawatuna

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Unawatuna

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure9:00 오전
Latest Departure4:00 오후
Departures per day7
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCinnamon Air, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka