By Car and Driver:
Hiring a car and a private driver is a popular and comfortable way to travel around Sri Lanka. These car and driver options can be hired for all or part of your trip giving the flexibility to travel around the country. Drivers have excellent knowledge of the area and act as a guide giving you information on the sights and attractions.
By Train:
The train system in Sri Lanka is excellent with a network of comfortable trains that travel to major towns and cities. Train travel is a great way to see the spectacular scenic surroundings with exceptionally beautiful routes such as Kandy - Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo - Kandy, and Colombo - Galle. Trains can often be delayed and travel slow, they are more of a scenic option than a speedy way to get anywhere. The Sri Lanka Railway is the primary company with three main rail lines South from Colombo, East from Colombo and North from Colombo.
By Bus:The bus company in Sri Lanka covers most towns and is one of the main forms of transportation. The buses cover 80% of the nation's roads with two kinds of buses, Central Transport Board buses usually lacking air conditioning, they travel local routes and long-distance and private buses which travel both short and long distances with air conditioning, more comfort and usually faster.