What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town is to drive which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Dankotuwa Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Thoppuwa Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Dankotuwa Town?

No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Waikkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town?

The distance between Colombo and Dankotuwa Town is 52 km. The road distance is 47.7 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Dankotuwa Town bus from?

Colombo to Dankotuwa Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Dankotuwa Town train from?

Colombo to Dankotuwa Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town?

The best way to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Colombo to Dankotuwa Town bus arrive?

Colombo to Dankotuwa Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Thoppuwa Junction station.

Where does the Colombo to Dankotuwa Town train arrive?

Colombo to Dankotuwa Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Waikkala station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dankotuwa Town is 48 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town.

Where can I stay near Dankotuwa Town?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Dankotuwa Town.

Colombo to Dankotuwa Town - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Dankotuwa Town by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Dankotuwa Towntaxi
1h 6m
Rs 5,600–7,150
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Waikkalatrain Colombo
1h 39m
Rs 2,007–3,824
Drive 47.7 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Dankotuwa Towncar 47.7 km
42 min
Rs 2,145–3,098
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Dankotuwa Towntaxi 47.7 km
42 min
Rs 13,000–16,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Thoppuwa Junctionbus
1h 11m
Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
2h 30m
Rs 5,931–6,931

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Distance: 51.8 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dankotuwa Town, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Thoppuwa Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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