There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Magalegoda by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Yakkalabus
- Take the taxi from Yakkala to Magalegodataxi
45 minRs 1,293–1,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 54mRs 758–922Train, taxi
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Gampahatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Magalegodataxi
46 minRs 1,891–3,700Drive 36.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Magalegodacar 36.5 km
43 minRs 1,642–2,372Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Magalegodataxi 36.5 km
43 minRs 10,000–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Magalegoda is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Magalegoda is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Magalegoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Colombo and Magalegoda is 36 km. The road distance is 36.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Magalegoda without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Colombo to Magalegoda, including transfers.
Colombo to Magalegoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Magalegoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Magalegoda is 37 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Colombo to Magalegoda.
There are 577+ hotels available in Magalegoda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Magalegoda, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Yakkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–12,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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