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How to get fromColombo to Mederipitiyaby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mederipitiya by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via Elpitiya

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus bus Ex 1-41
    2. Take the taxi from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Mederipitiyataxi taxi
    3h 26m
    Rs 6,893–8,428

  2. Drive  130.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Mederipitiyacar car 130.1 km
    2h 44m
    Rs 5,736–8,285

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Mederipitiyataxi taxi 130.1 km
    2h 44m
    Rs 35,000–43,000

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus bus 122/210
    2. Take the taxi from Madampe to Mederipitiyataxi taxi
    4h 55m
    Rs 8,409–10,445

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain train Maradana
    2. Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Mederipitiyataxi taxi
    3h 16m
    Rs 9,234–12,913

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  • Distance: 172.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mederipitiya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mederipitiya. However, you can take the bus to Kurundugaha Heththapma then take the taxi to Mederipitiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Mederipitiya in around 2h 44m.

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