Sri Lanka offers a colourful mix of transport options, from bustling buses and scenic trains to charming tuk tuks and chauffeur driven coaches. Whether navigating city streets, exploring coastal roads or winding through misty hills, each journey is an adventure in itself. This diverse network connects you to every corner of the island, with choices to suit every pace and budget. 

Special Points: 

• Scenic trains through hill country 
• Tuk tuks for local flavour 
• Reliable taxis and private tours 

Sri Lanka’s transport network blends practicality with charm, making travel part of the experience. International visitors arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, 22 km north of Colombo, with onward connections via taxis, minibuses or domestic flights from Ratmalana and other regional airports. 

On the road, over 70% of traffic moves on well maintained metalled roads radiating from Colombo. Highways are modern, while countryside routes offer scenic drives. Tuk tuks, the iconic three wheelers, are a must try. Negotiate fares beforehand unless in metered cities. Taxis offer metered reliability, especially in Colombo and chauffeur driven coaches provide comfort, expert guiding and personalised itineraries. 

For budget travel, buses connect the entire island, from bustling cities to remote villages. Private air conditioned buses cost a little more but ensure comfort. 

The jewel of Sri Lanka’s transport is its railway network, inherited from the British and famed for its hill country routes. Trains wind past tea estates, waterfalls and misty peaks, offering first class, air conditioned coaches, observation saloons and even onboard dining. 

Whether you choose the quick convenience of a taxi, the local flavour of a tuk tuk or the breathtaking pace of a hill country train, Sri Lanka’s transport turns every trip into a story worth telling.