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How to get fromColombo to Karasnagalaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Karasnagala by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Karasnagalataxi taxi
    1h
    Rs 2,100–3,964

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Pasyalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pasyala to Karasnagalataxi taxi
    1h 4m
    Rs 1,454–1,915

  3. Drive  49 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Karasnagalacar car 49 km
    54 min
    Rs 2,202–3,180

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Karasnagalataxi taxi 49 km
    54 min
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Nittambuwa

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Karasnagalataxi taxi
    1h 4m

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Karasnagala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.7 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karasnagala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Karasnagala. However, you can take the train to Veyangoda then take the taxi to Karasnagala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pasyala then take the taxi to Karasnagala.

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