There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bandirippuwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Wennappuwabus
1h 23mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Borelessatrain Colombo
1h 56mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 53.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bandirippuwacar 53.1 km
51 minRs 2,414–3,487Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bandirippuwataxi 53.1 km
51 minRs 14,000–18,000
Colombo to Bandirippuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bandirippuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bandirippuwa is to drive which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Bandirippuwa. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Wennappuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Borelessa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Colombo and Bandirippuwa is 64 km. The road distance is 53.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bandirippuwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colombo to Bandirippuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Bandirippuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Bandirippuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bandirippuwa is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bandirippuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Borelessa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Borelessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Bandirippuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wennappuwa station.
Colombo to Bandirippuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Borelessa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bandirippuwa is 53 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Colombo to Bandirippuwa.
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