There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ganewatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
2h 14mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 25mRs 1,638–2,719Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ganewattacar 117.8 km
1h 53mRs 5,375–7,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ganewattataxi 117.8 km
1h 53mRs 32,000–39,000
Colombo to Ganewatta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ganewatta is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ganewatta is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ganewatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Ganewatta. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Colombo and Ganewatta is 115 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ganewatta without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Maradana to Ganewatta takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Ganewatta bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ganewatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ganewatta is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ganewatta, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Ganewatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Ganewatta bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Colombo to Ganewatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ganewatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ganewatta is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Colombo to Ganewatta.
There are 67+ hotels available in Ganewatta.