There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Meetiyagoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 41mRs 2,342–4,325Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 11mRs 1,414–2,611Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 6mRs 2,293–2,728Drive 101.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Meetiyagodacar 101.5 km
1h 27mRs 4,566–6,596Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Meetiyagodataxi 101.5 km
1h 27mRs 27,000–33,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Meetiyagoda is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2700 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Meetiyagoda is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Meetiyagoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Meetiyagoda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Meetiyagoda is 91 km. The road distance is 101.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Meetiyagoda without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Colombo to Meetiyagoda, including transfers.
Colombo to Meetiyagoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Meetiyagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Meetiyagoda is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Meetiyagoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Meetiyagoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Meetiyagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Meetiyagoda is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Meetiyagoda.
There are 2114+ hotels available in Meetiyagoda.