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How to get fromColombo to Maduby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Madu by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulambus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Madutaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    Rs 5,395–6,095

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Madutaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    Rs 4,563–5,898

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Puniyankulam to Madutaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    Rs 4,579–7,083

  4. Drive  324.3 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Maducar car 324.3 km
    5h 47m
    Rs 14,265–20,605

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Palampoddarubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palampoddaru to Madutaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    Rs 33,538–151,622

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,743Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madu, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Madu. However, you can take the bus to Kanagarayankulam then take the taxi to Madu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puniyankulam then take the taxi to Madu.

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