There are 4 ways to get from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kokavil to Pettahbus
5h 43mRs 3,028–3,117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Murikandy to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai
7h 31mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 323.8 km
- Drive from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombocar 323.8 km
5h 28mRs 14,542–21,005Train, bus
- Take the train from Murikandy to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
8h 54mRs 1,972–3,768
Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kokavil and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Murikandy and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Ariviyal Nagar and Colombo is 343 km. The road distance is 323.8 km.
The best way to get from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3150.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo, including transfers.
Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kokavil station.
Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Murikandy station.
The best way to get from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Ariviyal Nagar, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kokavil to Pettah twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,536 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Murikandy to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Murikandy to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Murikandy to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Kokavil to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,536
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Ariviyal Nagar to Colombo.
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