Roads play a key role in the transport sector of the country with the national roads carrying over 70% of the traffic in Sri Lanka. When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that Roads are extremely important for a large majority of the population, serving as the only means for most rural folk to reach essential service destinations such as schools and hospitals. When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that the roadways and highways around the capital city of Colombo are in good condition and are being constantly upgraded. Length of roads (1998 estimate) Total 11,285 km Paved 10,721 km Unpaved 564 km

When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that Sri Lanka also has an extensive railway network which is largely a legacy of British colonial rule, and hence not very appropriate for the modern transport requirements. When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that the Sri Lankan government railway operates the country’s railway network. When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that the network includes around 900 mil of track with Colombo being the node of the train routes connecting the main cities of the nine provinces. The railway routes of Sri Lanka cover some of the most scenic landscapes and is a treat for all those who travel to Sri Lanka to experience its scenic beauty. When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that in Sri Lanka, bus services are provided by the state and buses are the principal mode of public transport. Private buses are also quite popular and are found in abundance. However, when you travel to Sri Lanka as a tourist, if you opt to get the local experience and look for other means of transportation than the hotel car, the “three wheeler” would be a better option.

When you travel to Sri Lanka you will see that the country also has navigable waterways, harbours and airports, totally 14 in number, including an international airport which is located 22 miles north of Colombo in Katunayake.