There are 5 ways to get from Adikarigama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Galgamuwa
best- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
3h 24mRs 3,319–5,486Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
4h 57mRs 2,318–2,730Drive 167.1 km
- Drive from Adikarigama to Colombocar 167.1 km
3h 5mRs 7,617–11,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Adikarigama to Colombotaxi 167.1 km
3h 5mRs 46,000–55,000Train
- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 22mRs 3,019–5,131
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adikarigama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Adikarigama to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Adikarigama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Adikarigama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Galgamuwa and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Adikarigama and Colombo is 179 km. The road distance is 167.1 km.
The best way to get from Adikarigama to Colombo without a car is to train via Galgamuwa which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Adikarigama to Colombo, including transfers.
Adikarigama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Adikarigama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galgamuwa station.
The best way to get from Adikarigama to Colombo is to train via Galgamuwa which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Adikarigama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
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More Questions & Answers
Adikarigama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Adikarigama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adikarigama to Colombo is 167 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Adikarigama to Colombo.
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