Cities Near Kolonnawa
Cities near Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Katunayaka, Kandy. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 6 mi / 10 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Katunayaka | 16 mi / 26 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kandy | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Galle | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Matara | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dambulla | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Anuradhapura | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vavuniya | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Batticaloa | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kalmunai | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Kolonnawa
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Katunayaka, Kandy, Galle, Matara. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kolonnawa
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, Kalmunai. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kolonnawa include Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Katunayaka, Kandy, Galle, Matara. The closest is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Kolonnawa
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
- → Best time to visit Katunayaka
- → Best time to visit Kandy
- → Best time to visit Galle
- → Best time to visit Matara
- → Best time to visit Dambulla
- → Best time to visit Anuradhapura
- → Best time to visit Vavuniya
- → Best time to visit Batticaloa
- → Best time to visit Kalmunai