There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karandupana by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 38mRs 1,843–3,726Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
1h 42mRs 1,779–2,297Drive 80.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karandupanacar 80.9 km
1h 20mRs 3,626–5,238Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Karandupanataxi 80.9 km
1h 20mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karandupana is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karandupana is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karandupana. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Karandupana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Colombo and Karandupana is 94 km. The road distance is 80.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karandupana without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Colombo to Karandupana, including transfers.
Colombo to Karandupana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Karandupana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karandupana is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karandupana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Karandupana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Colombo to Karandupana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karandupana is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Colombo to Karandupana.
There are 175+ hotels available in Karandupana.