There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kekanadura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 43mRs 1,634–1,980Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kakanaduratrain Maradana
3h 26mRs 240–3,100Drive 162.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kekanaduracar 162.8 km
2h 8mRs 7,396–10,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kekanadurataxi 162.8 km
2h 8mRs 44,000–55,000
Colombo to Kekanadura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kekanadura is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kekanadura is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Kekanadura station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kakanadura. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Kekanadura is 163 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kekanadura without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Colombo to Kekanadura, including transfers.
Colombo to Kekanadura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Kekanadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kekanadura is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kekanadura, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kakanadura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kakanadura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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 Kekanadura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Kekanadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakanadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kekanadura is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Colombo to Kekanadura.
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