There are 4 ways to get from Aralaganwila to Colombo by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 34mRs 3,972–4,894Train
cheapest- Take the train from Manampitiya to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
5h 35mRs 2,366–4,460Drive 247.7 km
- Drive from Aralaganwila to Colombocar 247.7 km
3h 55mRs 10,893–15,734Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Aralaganwila to Batticaloa (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
2h 48mRs 25,090–106,424
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aralaganwila to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Aralaganwila to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aralaganwila to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Aralaganwila to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Manampitiya and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Aralaganwila and Colombo is 248 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
The best way to get from Aralaganwila to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Aralaganwila to Colombo, including transfers.
Aralaganwila to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Aralaganwila to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Manampitiya station.
The best way to get from Aralaganwila to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Aralaganwila, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Manampitiya to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Manampitiya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Aralaganwila to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Aralaganwila to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aralaganwila to Colombo is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Aralaganwila to Colombo.
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