What is the cheapest way to get from Akurana to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Akurana to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Akurana to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Akurana to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Akurana and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Akurana station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Akurana and Colombo?

No, there is no direct train from Akurana to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Akurana to Colombo?

The distance between Akurana and Colombo is 133 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.

How do I travel from Akurana to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Akurana to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000.

How long does it take to get from Akurana to Colombo?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Akurana to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akurana to Colombo bus from?

Akurana to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Akurana to Colombo train from?

Akurana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Akurana to Colombo?

The best way to get from Akurana to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Akurana to Colombo bus arrive?

Akurana to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Akurana to Colombo train arrive?

Akurana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Akurana to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Akurana to Colombo is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Akurana to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Colombo.

Akurana to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Akurana to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
2h 50m
Rs 2,029–3,980
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 23m
Rs 1,197–1,394
Drive 123.3 km
1. Drive from Akurana to Colombocar 123.3 km
2h 7m
Rs 5,544–8,008
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Akurana to Colombotaxi 123.3 km
2h 7m
Rs 33,000–41,000

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Distance: 132.7 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Akurana, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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