There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Didduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 21mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 13mRs 2,693–3,228Drive 81.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Didduwacar 81.7 km
1h 33mRs 3,675–5,308Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Didduwataxi 81.7 km
1h 33mRs 22,000–27,000
Colombo to Didduwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Didduwa is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Didduwa is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Didduwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ahungalla. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Colombo and Didduwa is 75 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Didduwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Ahungalla takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Didduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Didduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Didduwa is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Didduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Didduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Didduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Didduwa is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Colombo to Didduwa.
There are 1822+ hotels available in Didduwa.