There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mankulam by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulambus
5h 17mRs 2,995–3,195Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain Colombo / ...
5h 23mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 301.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mankulamcar 301.8 km
5h 1mRs 13,542–19,561Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mankulamtrain Colombo / ...
8h 36mRs 1,927–3,791
Colombo to Mankulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mankulam is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mankulam is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mankulam. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kanagarayankulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Mankulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Mankulam is 316 km. The road distance is 301.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mankulam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Colombo to Mankulam, including transfers.
Colombo to Mankulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Mankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mankulam is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,295 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Anuradhapura to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,295
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Mankulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kanagarayankulam station.
Colombo to Mankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mankulam is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Colombo to Mankulam.
There are one+ hotels available in Mankulam.