There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kande Ela by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Kande Elataxi
1h 5mRs 2,150–4,064Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 59mRs 908–1,122Drive 50.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kande Elacar 50.9 km
59 minRs 2,294–3,313Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kande Elataxi 50.9 km
59 minRs 14,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kande Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kande Ela is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kande Ela. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Colombo and Kande Ela is 54 km. The road distance is 50.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kande Ela without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Colombo to Kande Ela, including transfers.
Colombo to Kande Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Kande Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kande Ela is 51 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colombo to Kande Ela.
There are 122+ hotels available in Kande Ela.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kande Ela, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–17,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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