There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Munneswaram temple by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
1h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sawaranatrain Colombo
3h 4mRs 1,938–3,768Drive 82.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Munneswaram templecar 82.3 km
1h 16mRs 3,740–5,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Munneswaram templetaxi 82.3 km
1h 16mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Munneswaram temple is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Munneswaram temple is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Munneswaram temple. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Munneswaram temple. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Sawarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Colombo and Munneswaram temple is 87 km. The road distance is 82.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Munneswaram temple without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo to Munneswaram temple, including transfers.
Colombo to Munneswaram temple bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Munneswaram temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Munneswaram temple is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Munneswaram temple, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Sawarana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Sawarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Munneswaram temple bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Colombo to Munneswaram temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Sawarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Munneswaram temple is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Colombo to Munneswaram temple.
There are 55+ hotels available in Munneswaram temple.