There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Gorakana by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Moratuwabus
26 minRs 1,537–1,992Drive 23.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Gorakanacar 23.1 km
27 minRs 1,051–1,519Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Moratuwatrain Maradana
27 minRs 1,934–3,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Gorakanataxi 23.1 km
27 minRs 6,000–7,500Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Moratuwabus
38 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gorakana is to drive which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1600 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gorakana is to bus which takes 26 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Gorakana. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Moratuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Gorakana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Moratuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Colombo and Gorakana is 24 km. The road distance is 23.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gorakana without a car is to bus which takes 26 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Colombo to Gorakana, including transfers.
Colombo to Gorakana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Gorakana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gorakana is to bus which takes 26 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gorakana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Moratuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Moratuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 24 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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 Gorakana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Colombo to Gorakana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Gorakana is 23 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Colombo to Gorakana.
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