There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Molagoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 42mRs 1,893–3,776Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
1h 44mRs 1,829–2,397Drive 83.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Molagodacar 83.1 km
1h 22mRs 3,786–5,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Molagodataxi 83.1 km
1h 22mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Molagoda is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Molagoda is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Molagoda. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Molagoda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Molagoda is 95 km. The road distance is 83.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Molagoda without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Colombo to Molagoda, including transfers.
Colombo to Molagoda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Molagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Molagoda is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Molagoda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Molagoda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Colombo to Molagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Molagoda is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Colombo to Molagoda.
There are 208+ hotels available in Molagoda.