There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bangadeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
2h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Bangadeniyatrain Colombo
3h 17mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 87.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bangadeniyacar 87.4 km
1h 19mRs 3,971–5,735Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bangadeniyataxi 87.4 km
1h 19mRs 24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bangadeniya is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bangadeniya is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Bangadeniya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Bangadeniya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Colombo and Bangadeniya is 94 km. The road distance is 87.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bangadeniya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Colombo to Bangadeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Bangadeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Bangadeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bangadeniya is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bangadeniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Bangadeniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Bangadeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- 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 Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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 Bangadeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Colombo to Bangadeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bangadeniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bangadeniya is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Colombo to Bangadeniya.
There are 45+ hotels available in Bangadeniya.