There are 4 ways to get from Arachchikattuwa to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettahbus
2h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Arachchikattuwa to Maradanatrain Puttalam
3h 26mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 91.4 km
- Drive from Arachchikattuwa to Colombocar 91.4 km
1h 22mRs 4,164–6,014Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Colombotaxi 91.4 km
1h 22mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arachchikattuwa to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arachchikattuwa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arachchikattuwa and arriving at Pettah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arachchikattuwa and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Arachchikattuwa and Colombo is 100 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Arachchikattuwa to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs .
The bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Arachchikattuwa to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Arachchikattuwa station.
Arachchikattuwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Arachchikattuwa station.
The best way to get from Arachchikattuwa to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Arachchikattuwa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Arachchikattuwa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Arachchikattuwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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More Questions & Answers
Arachchikattuwa to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Arachchikattuwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arachchikattuwa to Colombo is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Arachchikattuwa to Colombo.
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