There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kandalama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kandalama is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kandalama is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kandalama. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kandalama. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Kandalama is 54 km. The road distance is 56.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kandalama without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Colombo to Kandalama, including transfers.
Colombo to Kandalama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kandalama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kandalama is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kandalama, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirigama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Kandalama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Colombo to Kandalama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kandalama is 57 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colombo to Kandalama.
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