There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Madagama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madagama is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madagama is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Madagama. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Mahawewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Madagama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Colombo and Madagama is 81 km. The road distance is 76.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madagama without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo to Madagama, including transfers.
Colombo to Madagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Madagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madagama is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madagama, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Mahawewa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Madampe 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Mahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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 Madagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mahawewa station.
Colombo to Madagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madagama is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Colombo to Madagama.
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