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Couverture des transports en commun, aéroports et qualité des infrastructures pour les expatriés in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka's transportation landscape is dominated by an extensive road network handling 93% of land transport, complemented by rail, buses, and 38 airports including key international gateways. With 21.9 million residents driving on the left, strengths include high road density and growing expressways like Colombo-Matara, while challenges encompass urban congestion in Colombo, limited rail integration, and underdeveloped public transit outside cities. Residents and visitors rely on affordable buses, tuk-tuks, and trains for mobility, with ongoing investments in LRT and highways aiming to enhance connectivity.
Transports en commun
En dessous de la moyenne
Infrastructure routière
Modéré
Transports en commun
4.2/10

Bus networks dominate with extensive coverage from Colombo's Central Bus Stand, serving inter-city routes on expressways. Sri Lanka Railways operates regional lines but lacks high-speed or urban rail; no metro/subway exists. Proposed LRT and BRT for Colombo face delays. Integration is poor, with overcrowding and reduced frequencies noted.

Infrastructure routière
5.8/10

High road density (173.9 km/100 sq km) with 12,255 km A/B-class roads and 313 km expressways like E01 Colombo-Katunayake and E04 Colombo-Matara. Urban roads suffer congestion without bus lanes; rural maintenance varies. Ongoing expansions include Colombo-Kandy and elevated highways, but single-lane arterials limit efficiency.

Vitesse internet
5.2/10

Average fixed broadband speed around 45 Mbps in 2024, with mobile at 25 Mbps. Fiber expanding in urban areas like Colombo via SLT and Dialog, but rural gaps persist with DSL/3G reliance. 5G launched in major cities.

Avg: 45+ Mbps • Urban expansion (Colombo, suburbs); limited rural coverage, growing via NBN projects

Connectivité aéroportuaire
5.5/10

38 total airports, 10 major; Bandaranaike (CMB) is primary international hub with global routes, Mattala Rajapaksa (HRI) secondary. Domestic flights limited; regional airports underdeveloped. Good accessibility via expressway to CMB.

Hubs: Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Mattala Rajapaksa (HRI)

Coûts de transport

Pass métro
N/A (no metro; bus pass ~LKR 1000/month Colombo)
Trajet en bus
LKR 20-100 per ride
Taxi
LKR 50 start + LKR 40/km (tuk-tuk LKR 30/km)
Train à grande vitesse
N/A (intercity train Colombo-Kandy LKR 200-500)

Réseau mobile

Couverture 5G : Major cities (Colombo, Kandy, Galle) since 2024, expanding to suburbs 2025-2026 by Dialog, Mobitel
Couverture 4G : 95% population coverage, strong urban/rural via Dialog, Mobitel, Hutch

Reliable 4G nationwide with good speeds; 5G urban-focused. Congestion in peak Colombo areas, but improving infrastructure supports mobility apps.

Permis de conduire

PCI requisConversion nécessaire

Foreign licenses valid 30 days with IDP (required for non-Commonwealth). EU/foreign valid 1 year for residents, then local conversion/exam needed. Left-hand driving.