There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Magama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Balanatrain Colombo
2h 29mRs 2,058–3,948Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 33mRs 1,898–2,333Drive 99.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Magamacar 99.8 km
1h 42mRs 4,480–6,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Magamataxi 99.8 km
1h 42mRs 27,000–33,000Train via Kadugannawa
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kadugannawatrain Colombo
2h 33mRs 2,062–3,954
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Magama is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Magama is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Magama station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Magama. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Balana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Colombo and Magama is 114 km. The road distance is 99.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Magama without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Colombo to Magama, including transfers.
Colombo to Magama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Magama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Magama is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Magama, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Balana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Kadugannawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Magama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Magama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Balana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Magama is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colombo to Magama.
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