There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
2h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 35mRs 2,188–4,092Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewacar 147.4 km
2h 18mRs 6,697–9,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewataxi 147.4 km
2h 18mRs 40,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Colombo and Karuwalagaswewa is 154 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa, including transfers.
Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karuwalagaswewa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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 Karuwalagaswewa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Colombo to Karuwalagaswewa.
There are 20+ hotels available in Karuwalagaswewa.