Colombo Taxi Service
Sri Lanka's commercial capital and the start of most journeys on the island — business travel, the port, and the road south to the beaches.
Journeys to and from Colombo
| Journey | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo → Kandy | 121.2 km | 3 hr 27 min |
Rs 20,990
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Galle | 129.7 km | 2 hr 12 min |
Rs 32,240
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Negombo | 37 km | 47 min |
Rs 4,980
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Sigiriya | 174.2 km | 3 hr 48 min |
Rs 26,060
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Nuwara Eliya | 158.3 km | 5 hr 7 min |
Rs 24,540
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Bentota | 76.8 km | 1 hr 50 min |
Rs 16,740
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Anuradhapura | 201 km | 4 hr 27 min |
Rs 28,630
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Trincomalee | 266.2 km | 5 hr 18 min |
Rs 34,870
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Jaffna | 404.3 km | 8 hr 11 min |
Rs 48,090
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Colombo Airport (CMB) | 33.7 km | 40 min |
Rs 4,560
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Ella | 199.2 km | 6 hr 1 min |
Rs 28,460
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Dambulla | 157.5 km | 3 hr 23 min |
Rs 24,460
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Hikkaduwa | 119.7 km | 2 hr 6 min |
Rs 20,840
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Mirissa | 152.8 km | 2 hr 32 min |
Rs 24,010
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Yala National Park | 293.7 km | 5 hr 2 min |
Rs 37,500
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Arugam Bay | 339.2 km | 7 hr 56 min |
Rs 41,860
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Unawatuna | 129.5 km | 2 hr 8 min |
Rs 21,780
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Weligama | 148.5 km | 2 hr 23 min |
Rs 23,600
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Udawalawe | 198.2 km | 5 hr 45 min |
Rs 28,360
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Tangalle | 189.2 km | 2 hr 54 min |
Rs 27,500
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Hiriketiya | 177.9 km | 2 hr 55 min |
Rs 26,420
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Polonnaruwa | 231.9 km | 4 hr 44 min |
Rs 31,590
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Kalutara | 42.3 km | 1 hr 32 min |
Rs 13,430
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Beruwala | 63.1 km | 1 hr 44 min |
Rs 15,430
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Wadduwa | 27.1 km | 1 hr 4 min |
Rs 11,980
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Haputale | 171.6 km | 5 hr 1 min |
Rs 25,810
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Hatton | 119.8 km | 3 hr 58 min |
Rs 20,850
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Dickoya | 120.9 km | 4 hr 1 min |
Rs 20,960
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Kitulgala | 84.3 km | 2 hr 44 min |
Rs 17,460
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Hambantota | 246.3 km | 3 hr 27 min |
Rs 32,960
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Dickwella | 173.9 km | 2 hr 47 min |
Rs 26,030
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Talpe | 133.2 km | 2 hr 13 min |
Rs 22,140
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Deniyaya | 162.1 km | 3 hr 47 min |
Rs 24,900
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Nilaveli | 272 km | 6 hr 31 min |
Rs 35,430
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Ratnapura | 84 km | 2 hr 36 min |
Rs 17,430
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Puttalam | 133.9 km | 3 hr 11 min |
Rs 22,200
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Kalpitiya | 164.2 km | 3 hr 49 min |
Rs 25,100
Mini / Small Car
|
| Colombo → Wilpattu National Park | 184.3 km | 4 hr 6 min |
Rs 27,030
Mini / Small Car
|
Getting to and from Colombo
Almost every long journey on the island starts or ends here, and the first and last half hour is usually the slowest part of it. The Southern and Katunayake expressways both begin on the edge of the city, so once you are on one the distance stops mattering much — it is reaching the entrance that costs the time. Galle Road carries most of the southbound traffic and Marine Drive runs beside it as a release valve, though it rejoins the same congestion further down.
Arranging a pickup
Give a hotel name and a road, not a landmark: several of the main roads change name every kilometre or two and the numbered ones are used more in speech than the names. Colombo traffic is heaviest either side of the school run and again in the early evening, so a journey booked for the middle of the day will move considerably faster than the same journey at half past four.
Questions about taxis in Colombo
How much is a taxi in Colombo?
From Rs 4,560 in a Mini / Small Car, to Colombo Airport (CMB): the lowest fare on the board. Each route below carries its own fixed price, distance and driving time — quoted before you book, with no meter and no surcharge on arrival.
Can I book a taxi from Colombo to Colombo airport?
Yes, and it is one of the routes most often booked from here. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Are the drivers in Colombo verified?
Licence and vehicle are checked before a driver can quote, and each one has a profile showing their rating, experience and the exact car — including the registration — so you know who is coming before you book.
Day trips from Colombo
Nothing in our guide is close to the city centre, so these are the nearest day trips. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.