There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Marawila by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Marawila is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Marawila is to drive which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Marawila. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Wennappuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Marawila. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Tummodara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Colombo and Marawila is 65 km. The road distance is 60.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Marawila without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Colombo to Marawila, including transfers.
Colombo to Marawila bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Marawila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Marawila is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Marawila, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Tummodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Tummodara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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 Marawila bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wennappuwa station.
Colombo to Marawila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Tummodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Marawila is 61 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Colombo to Marawila.
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