There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Panadurabus
39 minRs 1,494–1,951Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Panaduratrain Maradana
40 minRs 1,940–3,799Drive 34.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mahabellana Junctioncar 34.9 km
40 minRs 1,587–2,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Mahabellana Junctiontaxi 34.9 km
40 minRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Panadurabus
56 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction is to bus which takes 39 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Mahabellana Junction. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Colombo and Mahabellana Junction is 36 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction, including transfers.
Colombo to Mahabellana Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Mahabellana Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction is to bus which takes 39 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 40 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mahabellana Junction, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Panadura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Panadura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Mahabellana Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Panadura station.
Colombo to Mahabellana Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Panadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mahabellana Junction is 35 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Colombo to Mahabellana Junction.
There are 936+ hotels available in Mahabellana Junction.