There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Maradankadawala by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 37mRs 25,975–125,407Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
3h 10mRs 2,236–4,161Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Dambullabus
3h 4mDrive 181.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Maradankadawalacar 181.2 km
2h 53mRs 8,238–11,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Maradankadawalataxi 181.2 km
2h 53mRs 49,000–60,000Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Kekirawatrain Colombo
4h 42mRs 2,236–4,161
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maradankadawala is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maradankadawala is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Maradankadawala. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Maradankadawala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kekirawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Colombo and Maradankadawala is 195 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maradankadawala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo to Maradankadawala, including transfers.
Colombo to Maradankadawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Maradankadawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maradankadawala is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maradankadawala, North Central, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Dambulla once daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maradana to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
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 Maradankadawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Colombo to Maradankadawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kekirawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maradankadawala is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Colombo to Maradankadawala.
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