Colombo to Southern Province

Colombo to Southern Province

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Colombo to Southern Province Schedule

Colombo to Southern Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Real Lanka Holidays Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 26,319
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 14:40 - 18:47LKR 2,180

Transportation from Colombo to Southern Province

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Southern Province

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure2:40 PM
Departures per day7
Distance206 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Srilankan Airlines, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Colombo to Southern Province

When you want to get from Colombo to Southern Province, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 231.02. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 87.76.

How far is Colombo from Southern Province?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Colombo to Southern Province. Your trip will be a total of 129 miles (206 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Southern Province?

The travel time from Colombo to Southern Province can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 5 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Southern Province?

The cost of the trip from Colombo to Southern Province varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Real Lanka Holidays: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 87.76 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 231.02.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Colombo to Southern Province:

  • Train tickets - USD 7.27 to USD 7.27;
  • Plane tickets - USD 43.77 to USD 43.77;
  • flight+taxi price: USD 4,654.25 - USD 5,680.77. From Colombo to Southern Province starting from 00:00 Mattala Airport until 00:00 Mattala Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 87.76 to USD 231.02.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Southern Province?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Colombo to Southern Province any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Southern Province. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 43.77.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Colombo to Southern Province

Srilankan Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo to Southern Province. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 87.76.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Colombo to Southern Province

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Colombo to Southern Province? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to catch a taxi.