There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Dummalasuriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Mahawewabus
1h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokunatrain Colombo
2h 56mRs 2,828–4,805Drive 79.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dummalasuriyacar 79.2 km
1h 12mRs 3,609–5,212Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Dummalasuriyataxi 79.2 km
1h 12mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dummalasuriya is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4800 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dummalasuriya is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dummalasuriya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Mahawewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Dummalasuriya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Nelumpokuna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Colombo and Dummalasuriya is 84 km. The road distance is 79.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dummalasuriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Colombo to Dummalasuriya, including transfers.
Colombo to Dummalasuriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Dummalasuriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dummalasuriya is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4800 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dummalasuriya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Mahawewa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Mahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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 Dummalasuriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mahawewa station.
Colombo to Dummalasuriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nelumpokuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dummalasuriya is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Colombo to Dummalasuriya.
There are 98+ hotels available in Dummalasuriya.