There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mahakeliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 16mRs 1,188–2,219Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
2h 27mRs 2,560–4,551Drive 100.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mahakeliyacar 100.2 km
1h 52mRs 4,574–6,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Mahakeliyataxi 100.2 km
1h 52mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mahakeliya is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mahakeliya is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mahakeliya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Mahakeliya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Wellawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Colombo and Mahakeliya is 109 km. The road distance is 100.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mahakeliya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Colombo to Mahakeliya, including transfers.
Colombo to Mahakeliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Mahakeliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mahakeliya is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mahakeliya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Wellawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Mahakeliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Colombo to Mahakeliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mahakeliya is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colombo to Mahakeliya.
There are 59+ hotels available in Mahakeliya.