There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Madampagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 32mRs 1,512–3,245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 2mRs 594–1,451Drive 89.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Madampagamacar 89.4 km
1h 37mRs 4,075–5,886Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Madampagamataxi 89.4 km
1h 37mRs 24,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madampagama is to bus which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 1500 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madampagama is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Madampagama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Madampagama. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Madampagama is 86 km. The road distance is 89.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madampagama without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Colombo to Madampagama, including transfers.
Colombo to Madampagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Madampagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madampagama is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 1500 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madampagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–30,000
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 Madampagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Colombo to Madampagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madampagama is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Colombo to Madampagama.
There are 1657+ hotels available in Madampagama.