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How to get fromColombo to Murunkanby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Murunkan by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Murunkantaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    Rs 5,152–5,752

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Murunkantaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    Rs 3,863–4,998

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Murunkantaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    Rs 4,351–6,752

  4. Drive 272.3 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Murunkancar car 272.3 km
    4h 41m
    Rs 12,347–17,835

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Murunkantaxi taxi
    5h 5m

  6. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Murunkantaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    Rs 4,379–6,756

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,358Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Murunkan, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Murunkan. However, you can take the bus to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Murunkan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Murunkan.

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