There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Aragama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus
2h 11mRs 1,314–1,730Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
2h 27mRs 2,160–4,051Drive 113.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Aragamacar 113.1 km
1h 45mRs 5,162–7,456Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Aragamataxi 113.1 km
1h 45mRs 31,000–37,000Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 20mRs 1,338–2,419
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Aragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Aragama is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Aragama. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at ibbagamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Aragama. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Wellawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Colombo and Aragama is 111 km. The road distance is 113.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Aragama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Aragama, including transfers.
Colombo to Aragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Aragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Aragama is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Aragama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Wellawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
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 Aragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at ibbagamuwa station.
Colombo to Aragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Aragama is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Colombo to Aragama.
There are 114+ hotels available in Aragama.