There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Maradurawala by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Maradurawalataxi
3h 13mRs 3,076–5,274Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
5hRs 1,951–3,811Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 42mRs 2,198–2,733Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Maradurawalacar 151.1 km
2h 27mRs 6,866–9,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Maradurawalataxi 151.1 km
2h 27mRs 41,000–50,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Maradurawalataxi
2h 7mRs 26,775–125,207Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Maradurawalataxi
1h 59mRs 24,275–123,407
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maradurawala is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maradurawala is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Maradurawala station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Maradurawala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Colombo and Maradurawala is 156 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maradurawala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Colombo to Maradurawala, including transfers.
Colombo to Maradurawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Maradurawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maradurawala is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maradurawala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–50,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Maradurawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Maradurawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maradurawala is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Colombo to Maradurawala.
There are 201+ hotels available in Maradurawala.