There are 4 ways to get from Bangadeniya to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangadeniya to Maradanatrain Puttalam
3h 21mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettahbus
3h 21mDrive 86.9 km
- Drive from Bangadeniya to Colombocar 86.9 km
1h 18mRs 3,949–5,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bangadeniya to Colombotaxi 86.9 km
1h 18mRs 23,000–29,000
Bangadeniya to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangadeniya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bangadeniya to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangadeniya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Arachchikattuwa and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangadeniya and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Bangadeniya and Colombo is 90 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Bangadeniya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Bangadeniya to Maradana takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Bangadeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Arachchikattuwa station.
Bangadeniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bangadeniya station.
The best way to get from Bangadeniya to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Bangadeniya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bangadeniya to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bangadeniya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- 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 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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More Questions & Answers
Bangadeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Bangadeniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangadeniya to Colombo is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Bangadeniya to Colombo.
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