There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Madawachchiya by bus, train, or car
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Colombo to Madawachchiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madawachchiya is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madawachchiya is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Madawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Medawachchiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Medawachchiya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Colombo and Madawachchiya is 249 km. The road distance is 235.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madawachchiya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Colombo to Madawachchiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Madawachchiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Madawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madawachchiya is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madawachchiya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Medawachchiya twice daily, and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Madawachchiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Colombo to Madawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madawachchiya is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Colombo to Madawachchiya.
There are 11+ hotels available in Madawachchiya.