If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate tropical beach vacation in Sri Lanka, Unawatuna is the perfect destination for you. You can spend your mornings lazing on the palm tree-lined beaches, your afternoons exploring the Japanese Peace Pagoda and surrounding jungle, and your evenings strolling through Galle\u2019s fortified old town.<\/p>\n
When it comes to travelling from Colombo airport to Unawatuna, you have two options; taxi or train. Taking a Colombo airport taxi<\/a> is the easiest way to travel. The total journey time from Colombo airport to Unawatuna by taxi is just 2 hours and 10 minutes and the cost will be around \u20ac40 (LKR 15,000). Taking the train, on the other hand, costs just \u20ac2 (LKR 720), but takes a least 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach Unawatuna.<\/p>\n","transportation_means":[{"name":"Welcome","title_line":"","top_description":"","fares":"","trip_duration":"","line_below_price_and_time":"","perks":false,"availability":"","middle_description_title":"","middle_description":"","middle_2_description_title":"","middle_2_description":"","before_bottom_t":"","before_bottom_description":"","before_bottom_features":false,"bottom_description_title":"","bottom_description":"","bottom_description_rating":"5","timetables":false,"editors_note":"","useful_tips":false,"photos":false,"gallery_subline":"","infographics_only":true,"price_per_passenger_1":"75","price_per_passenger_2":"75","price_per_passenger_3":"75","price_per_passenger_4":"88","price_per_passenger_5":"88","price_per_passenger_6":"88","price_per_passenger_7":"180","price_per_passenger_8":"180","price_per_passenger_9":"180","price_per_passenger_10":"180","price_per_passenger_11":"180","price_per_passenger_12":"180","waiting_duration":"0","traveling_duration":"130","availability_from":"","availability_until":"","availability_picture":false,"is_247":true,"plot_color":"welcome","pricing_table_header":"","pricing_table_":false},{"name":"Taxi","title_line":"How to take a Colombo Airport to Unawatuna Taxi","top_description":" The quickest and most comfortable way to get from Colombo airport to Unawatuna is by taking a taxi. The journey time in an airport taxi<\/a> is a very respectable 2 hours and 10 minutes, and the cost will be approximately \u20ac40 (LKR 15,000) – more precisely calculated using a taximeter.<\/p>\n","fares":"\u20ac40 (LKR 15,000)","trip_duration":"2 Hrs 10 Min.","line_below_price_and_time":"*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.","perks":[{"perk":"Convenience ","rating":"5"},{"perk":"Safety","rating":"5"},{"perk":"Value for Money","rating":"5"}],"availability":"Taxis are available 24\/7 from Colombo Airport.","middle_description_title":"Cost of a Colombo Airport to Unawatuna Taxi","middle_description":" The local taxi drivers don’t give fixed rate fares for their services. The average cost of a Colombo airport to Unawatuna taxi will be around \u20ac40 (LKR 15,000), but this is subject to change depending on traffic levels and your exact destination in Unawatuna.<\/p>\n For an airport transfer that always guarantees a fixed rate, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups<\/a>.<\/p>\n","middle_2_description_title":"Where do I find a taxi at Colombo Airport?","middle_2_description":" Finding a taxi at Colombo airport couldn’t be easier. Simply walk out of the arrivals hall exit doors and you will see the taxi rank right in front of you.<\/p>\n","before_bottom_t":"","before_bottom_description":"","before_bottom_features":false,"bottom_description_title":"Convenience ","bottom_description":" As taking a taxi from Colombo airport to Unawatuna is the only direct transfer option available, it’s definitely the most recommended. Your driver will take you on the fastest route possible and will drop you off directly at the door of your hotel. You won’t have to worry about transfers or carrying your luggage through different bus and train stations.<\/p>\n","bottom_description_rating":"5","timetables":false,"editors_note":"To save money on your Colombo airport taxi transfer, you can split the cost between a group of up to 4 passengers. ","useful_tips":[{"tip":"Be sure to bring cash in the local currency to pay for your taxi ride. "},{"tip":"For longer journeys such as this one, it's advisable to try and agree on a set rate price with your driver if you\u2019re taking a taxi from the local airport taxi rank."},{"tip":"The journey from Colombo Airport to Unawatuna is long, so bring refreshments if possible. "}],"photos":false,"gallery_subline":"","infographics_only":false,"price_per_passenger_1":"40","price_per_passenger_2":"40","price_per_passenger_3":"40","price_per_passenger_4":"40","price_per_passenger_5":"80","price_per_passenger_6":"80","price_per_passenger_7":"80","price_per_passenger_8":"80","price_per_passenger_9":"120","price_per_passenger_10":"120","price_per_passenger_11":"120","price_per_passenger_12":"120","waiting_duration":"10","traveling_duration":"130","availability_from":"","availability_until":"","availability_picture":false,"is_247":true,"plot_color":"taxi","pricing_table_header":"","pricing_table_":false},{"name":"Train","title_line":"How to get from Colombo Airport to Unawatuna by Train","top_description":" Unfortunately, there\u2019s no direct train that runs between Unawatuna and Colombo airport as the airport doesn\u2019t have a train station. You will first need to take the Colombo Express bus from the airport to the city centre<\/a>, then walk to the Colombo Fort Railway Station to take the train from there to Unawatuna. The total journey time is around 4 hours and 30 minutes and the cost is very affordable, at \u20ac2 (LKR 720) per person.<\/p>\n","fares":"\u20ac2 (LKR 720)","trip_duration":"4 Hrs 30 Min.","line_below_price_and_time":"*There's a waiting time of up to 8 hours for the train and 30 minutes for the Colombo Express bus. ","perks":[{"perk":"Convenience ","rating":"3"},{"perk":"Safety","rating":"3"},{"perk":"Value for Money","rating":"5"}],"availability":"The train runs from 06:50 to 18:17 and the Colombo Express bus from 05:30 to 20:30.","middle_description_title":"How much is the train from Colombo Airport to Unawatuna?","middle_description":" The cost of a one-way ticket on the Colombo Express bus is\u00a0\u20ac1.50 (LKR 500), while the cost of a ticket on the train will be \u20ac0.50 (LKR 220). That means the total cost of the journey from Colombo airport to Unawatuna is \u20ac2 (LKR 720) per traveller.<\/p>\n","middle_2_description_title":"Where do I find the train at Colombo Airport?","middle_2_description":" Unfortunately, there’s no train station at Colombo airport. You will first need to take the Colombo Express bus to the city centre<\/a> and then walk to the Colombo Fort Railway Station to take the train.<\/p>\n","before_bottom_t":"","before_bottom_description":"","before_bottom_features":false,"bottom_description_title":"Convenience ","bottom_description":" As there’s no direct train from Colombo airport to Unawatuna, this is a slightly stressful and very slow way to travel. Not only will you need to make a change from bus to train, but you will also have to walk with any large luggage items through the centre of Colombo, which can be a challenge.<\/p>\n","bottom_description_rating":"3","timetables":false,"editors_note":"If you're travelling in a group or with lots of luggage, I highly recommend taking a taxi instead of the train. This option will be much less stressful and safer for your group. ","useful_tips":[{"tip":"The train only runs three times a day, be sure to check the schedule carefully. "},{"tip":"The train stops running before the bus, there's no nighttime service. "},{"tip":"Be sure to travel light as the train has no luggage storage space. 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For a set fare for your Colombo airport to Unawatuna taxi, you can pre-book with Welcome Pickups<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"How can I get from Colombo airport to Unawatuna?","answer":"