There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Malkaduwawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
1h 45mRs 1,643–3,410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 3mRs 638–1,489Drive 93.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Malkaduwawacar 93.2 km
1h 27mRs 4,237–6,120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Malkaduwawataxi 93.2 km
1h 27mRs 25,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Malkaduwawa is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Malkaduwawa is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Malkaduwawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Malkaduwawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Malkaduwawa is 100 km. The road distance is 93.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Malkaduwawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Colombo to Malkaduwawa, including transfers.
Colombo to Malkaduwawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Malkaduwawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Malkaduwawa is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Malkaduwawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
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 Malkaduwawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Colombo to Malkaduwawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Malkaduwawa is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Malkaduwawa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Malkaduwawa.