There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kalawana Ela by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
2h 26mRs 1,731–3,566Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kalawana Elataxi
2h 38mRs 1,838–3,019Drive 122.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalawana Elacar 122.8 km
2h 5mRs 5,581–8,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kalawana Elataxi 122.8 km
2h 5mRs 33,000–40,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalawana Ela is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalawana Ela is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Kalawana Ela. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Ganewatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Kalawana Ela is 121 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalawana Ela without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Colombo to Kalawana Ela, including transfers.
Colombo to Kalawana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
Colombo to Kalawana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ganewatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalawana Ela is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Colombo to Kalawana Ela.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kalawana Ela.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalawana Ela, 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.
- 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 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,500–40,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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