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How to get fromColombo to Madawala Ulpotaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Madawala Ulpota by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Madawala Ulpotataxi taxi
    2h 33m
    Rs 3,553–5,740

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Melsiripurabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Melsiripura to Madawala Ulpotataxi taxi
    2h 56m
    Rs 2,064–2,743

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus bus
    2h 45m

  4. Drive 139 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Madawala Ulpotacar car 139 km
    2h 17m
    Rs 6,284–9,077

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Madawala Ulpotataxi taxi 139 km
    2h 17m
    Rs 38,000–46,000

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Madawala Ulpotataxi taxi
    1h 46m
    Rs 25,575–123,807

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    5h 8m
    Rs 2,401–4,411

  8. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Madawala Ulpotataxi taxi
    2h 7m
    Rs 24,675–123,907

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,315Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madawala Ulpota, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Galewela once daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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