There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Arachchikattuwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
1h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Arachchikattuwatrain Colombo
3h 22mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 91.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Arachchikattuwacar 91.9 km
1h 24mRs 4,185–6,045Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Arachchikattuwataxi 91.9 km
1h 24mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Arachchikattuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Arachchikattuwa is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Arachchikattuwa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Arachchikattuwa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Colombo and Arachchikattuwa is 97 km. The road distance is 91.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Arachchikattuwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Arachchikattuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Arachchikattuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Arachchikattuwa is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Arachchikattuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Arachchikattuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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 Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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 Arachchikattuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Colombo to Arachchikattuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Arachchikattuwa is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Colombo to Arachchikattuwa.
There are 24+ hotels available in Arachchikattuwa.