Sri Lanka Route Finder: Train, Bus and Car
Pick where you start and where you want to go. The Ceylon Loop route finder shows how you can travel between popular places in Sri Lanka and roughly how long each option takes. Once saved on your phone, it works offline.
Transport options it compares
- Train
- Bus
- Car with driver
- Taxi or ride app
- Tuk-tuk
If there is no direct link between two places, it suggests routes through another place on the way.
Tips for getting around
- Distances look short on the map, but roads are slow. Add buffer time.
- Popular scenic train routes can sell out, so book ahead where reservations are available.
- Tuk-tuks suit short trips. For long days, a car with driver is usually easier.
- Travel times are estimates. Traffic, weather and road works change them.
Plan the whole trip
Once you know the routes, build your days with the Sri Lanka travel planner and check how many days you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which transport modes does the route finder cover?
Train, bus, car with driver, taxi or ride app, and tuk-tuk.
Does the route finder work offline?
Yes, after you save the tool on your phone while you have internet. Logging in, buying and the first download need a connection, so save it before you travel.
Are the travel times exact?
No. They are ranges to help you plan. Traffic, weather and road works can change them.
More Ceylon Loop features
- Offline map of Sri LankaAn island map that keeps working with no internet and no map download.
- Build your own itineraryPick places and arrange them into your own day-by-day plan with Custom Planner.
- Plan a trip with friendsYou and up to 4 friends edit the same trip, each from your own phone.
- Fair price checkerCheck a quoted price against typical prices before you pay.
- Packing list plannerA checklist built from your trip length, month and activities.
- Trip budget trackerSet a budget, log spending by category and see what is left.
- Sinhala and Tamil phrasebookUseful phrases with a show-to-driver view and spoken playback.