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 Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 45mRs 723–857Drive 83.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Molagodacar 83.1 km
1h 22mRs 3,735–5,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Molagodataxi 83.1 km
1h 22mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Molagoda is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900 and takes 2h 45m.
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 Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
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 National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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. 700 - Rs. 900 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Molagoda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Molagoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle 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 201+ hotels available in Molagoda.