There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Minneriya (Station) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 50mRs 24,775–122,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Habaranabus
4h 7mRs 2,106–2,699Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 3mRs 3,179–5,335Drive 193.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Minneriya (Station)car 193.7 km
3h 22mRs 8,825–12,747Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
6h 36mRs 4,020–4,665Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
6h 51mRs 3,179–5,335
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Minneriya (Station) is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Minneriya (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Minneriya (Station). However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Minneriya (Station). However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hingurakgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Colombo and Minneriya (Station) is 191 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Minneriya (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Colombo to Minneriya (Station), including transfers.
Colombo to Minneriya (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Minneriya (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Minneriya (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 7m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Minneriya (Station), Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maradana to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Minneriya (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Colombo to Minneriya (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hingurakgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Minneriya (Station) is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Colombo to Minneriya (Station).
There are 1064+ hotels available in Minneriya (Station).