There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Anamaduwa by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
2h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoyatrain Colombo
4h 6mRs 2,958–5,048Train, taxi
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Maho to Anamaduwataxi
3h 9mRs 3,292–5,498Drive 125.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Anamaduwacar 125.7 km
2h 2mRs 5,712–8,250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Anamaduwataxi 125.7 km
2h 2mRs 34,000–41,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Anamaduwa is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Anamaduwa is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Anamaduwa. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Palavi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Anamaduwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Battaluoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Anamaduwa is 158 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Anamaduwa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Colombo to Anamaduwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Anamaduwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Anamaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Anamaduwa is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Anamaduwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- 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 Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–41,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Anamaduwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Colombo to Anamaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Battaluoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Anamaduwa is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Colombo to Anamaduwa.
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