How To Get From Colombo Airport To Unawatuna
Wants to know how to get from Colombo Airport To Unawatuna? Here is complete guide.
Colombo Airport To Unawatuna by Taxi
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Colombo Airport to Unawatuna By Train
Let’s check here how to get to the mesmerizing Unawatuna by train. The first option that everyone tends to check when arranging the transfer for an affordable price is checking for the options available for trains.
As anywhere else in the world the train system in Sri Lanka also facilitates transfers for the passenger for the lowest price covering the leading destination in the country. And so as if you are planning your journey from Colombo to Unawatuna to make it by train this guide will be useful for you to arrange your transfers.
There are direct train transfers that are connecting the commercial hub Colombo and the chic little beach town Unawatuna. The train ride will be based on an inland line so the journey will be a fascinating one as it is passing scenic views throughout the ride that will surely amaze your journey.
Most are mistaken by assuming Colombo international airport and Colombo city are based on a closer proximity. Therefore, when you are planning your journey always make sure whether you are looking for transfers all the way from Colombo international airport or Colombo city.
To get the train transfers for heading to Unawatuna first you have to reach Colombo Fort central railways station. Colombo Fort central railway station is about 35 Km away from Colombo international airport. You have two ways to make your transfers. Either to make it by the normal route or via the Colombo expressway.
Getting to Colombo through the expressway is the shortest way to make your trip to reach Colombo city and it will take approximately 45 minutes to reach out Colombo city.
You may take an expressway bus or a private taxi or you can make it via the normal route that is be the cheapest option available.
Depending on the road condition and the weather condition the journey via the normal route may take from one hour to two and you can make it by a normal public bus, tuk or a private taxi.
As there are no frequent transfers that are proceeding to Unawatuna it is always recommended to plan your journey in advance. If you are planning your journey to make it all the way from Colombo airport, be careful about your arrival timing and check if it is matching with the available departures.
In case if you are scheduled to arrive on late hours to Colombo international airport the best recommended is to make an overnight stay in either Colombo or Negombo (a beach city that is just 20 minutes away from the airport) and proceed to Colombo Fort Central railway station on the following day.
This way is the safest and most convenient way to make it without rushing at the last moment by taking the risk of missing your transfers.
The train ride to conclude your journey may take 4 to 5 hours depending on the connection that you are taking. As the trains are often found crowded getting to a first class or second-class cabin is the best way for you to travel comfortably and conveniently.
If you are planning to make your trip on a public holiday or a weekend the trains might be more crowded. Therefore, if you are traveling with little ones and elders or if you are carrying few luggage with you, probably trains would not be the best option to consider.
The train timing can be checked via a reliable source and you may even purchase the tickets in advance to reserve your seats.
Colombo Airport to Unawatuna By Bus
Getting to a public bus is the next available option to make your transfers from Colombo city to Unawatuna. If you are planning to make it all the way from Colombo international airport there will be multiple transfer modes that you have to consider as there is no direct public bus transfer available that is heading to Unawatuna.
To get your bus you may reach to Colombo central bus stand that is located at the Bastian Road. As Unawatuna is located in southern coastal line you may take any bus that are heading via this line except the buses heading to the cities name Dehiwala, Moratuwa, Panadura, Kalutara, Aluthgama and Hikkaduwa.
As you can get any bus that are passing Hikkaduwa you may find frequent bus transfers but on late hours there won’t be much options available for you.
There are two types of buses are available from Colombo city to take you to Unawatuna. You may make it via normal route whereas the coast will be very much cheaper but slow, the next option available for you is making it via the southern expressway that is little bit costly, but is faster, no stops and comfortable.
If you take the normal route bus you may find them as none air conditioned and it makes stops throughout the journey. As there are no direct transfers available if you travel with luggage with you or accompanying kids or elders probably buses would not be the best option for you to consider.
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