There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Hiripitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
2h 16mRs 1,541–3,296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 23mRs 1,538–2,619Drive 115.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hiripitiyacar 115.5 km
1h 50mRs 5,261–7,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hiripitiyataxi 115.5 km
1h 50mRs 31,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hiripitiya is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hiripitiya is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Hiripitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Hiripitiya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Ganewatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Colombo and Hiripitiya is 118 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hiripitiya without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Colombo to Hiripitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Hiripitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Hiripitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hiripitiya is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2700 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hiripitiya, 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 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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 Hiripitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Colombo to Hiripitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ganewatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hiripitiya is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Colombo to Hiripitiya.
There are 69+ hotels available in Hiripitiya.