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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 27m
    Rs 5,529–6,229

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Puniyankulam to Madutaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    Rs 4,579–7,084

  3. Drive 328.6 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Maducar car 328.6 km
    5h 49m
    Rs 14,883–21,498

  4. 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 57m
    Rs 35,525–136,607

  5. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Madutaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    Rs 4,763–6,098

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 365.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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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