There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Madihe West 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 1,534–1,881Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kamburugamuwatrain Maradana
3h 5mRs 240–3,100Drive 150.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Madihe Westcar 150.2 km
2h 7mRs 6,603–9,537Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Madihe Westtaxi 150.2 km
2h 7mRs 41,000–49,000
Colombo to Madihe West by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madihe West is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madihe West is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Madihe West 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 Kamburugamuwa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Colombo and Madihe West is 162 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madihe West without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Colombo to Madihe West, including transfers.
Colombo to Madihe West bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Madihe West train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madihe West is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madihe West, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kamburugamuwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kamburugamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–49,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Madihe West bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Madihe West train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kamburugamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madihe West is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Colombo to Madihe West.
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