There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mahapelana by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
1h 25mRs 5,321–6,586Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 26mRs 1,784–3,613Drive 72.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mahapelanacar 72.6 km
1h 21mRs 3,309–4,780Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Mahapelanataxi 72.6 km
1h 21mRs 20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mahapelana is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mahapelana is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mahapelana. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Mahapelana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Mahapelana is 74 km. The road distance is 72.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mahapelana without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Colombo to Mahapelana, including transfers.
Colombo to Mahapelana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Mahapelana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mahapelana is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mahapelana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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 Mahapelana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Colombo to Mahapelana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mahapelana is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Colombo to Mahapelana.
There are 891+ hotels available in Mahapelana.