There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mankulam Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulambus
4h 58mRs 3,179–3,329Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain Colombo / ...
5h 23mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 302.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mankulam Stationcar 302.1 km
5h 2mRs 13,790–19,918Bus, 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 Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mankulam Station is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mankulam Station is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mankulam Station. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kanagarayankulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Mankulam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Mankulam Station is 316 km. The road distance is 302.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mankulam Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Colombo to Mankulam Station, including transfers.
Colombo to Mankulam Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Mankulam Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mankulam Station is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mankulam Station, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,430 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- Twice 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kanagarayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,430
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Mankulam Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kanagarayankulam station.
Colombo to Mankulam Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mankulam Station is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Colombo to Mankulam Station.
There are two+ hotels available in Mankulam Station.