Colombo to Southern Province by train, bus, flight, taxi from LKR 2,180

Colombo to Southern Province Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	SUV 3pax	Any time	+2h 40m	$358.14
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+2h 40m	$146.98
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Van 6pax	Any time	+2h 40m	$178.04
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+3h 33m	$59.84
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 12pax	Any time	+3h 33m	$105.60
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 8pax	Any time	+3h 33m	$88.00
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 8pax	Any time	+3h 4m	$72.00
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+3h 4m	$48.96
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 12pax	Any time	+3h 4m	$86.40

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
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. 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 223.59. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 7.01.

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 Sri Lanka Railway: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 7.01 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 223.59.

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

Train tickets - USD 7.01 to USD 7.01;
Bus tickets - USD 11.34 to USD 11.34;
flight+taxi price: USD 4,486.71 - USD 5,476.27. 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 82.83 to USD 223.59.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:30. There are 12 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 1 trains per day.
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?

Buses

Taking a bus from Colombo to Southern Province is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

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 82.83.

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:

96% users enjoyed a train ride.
3% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Colombo to Southern Province

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Southern Province

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:30 PM
Departures per day	22
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka

Popular Routes

Colombo to Southern Province