There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Murutalawa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
2h 31mRs 1,706–3,509Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 12mRs 998–1,183Drive 109.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Murutalawacar 109.1 km
1h 53mRs 4,975–7,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Murutalawataxi 109.1 km
1h 53mRs 30,000–36,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 40mRs 23,575–122,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Murutalawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Murutalawa is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Murutalawa station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Murutalawa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Pilimatalawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Murutalawa is 115 km. The road distance is 109.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Murutalawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Colombo to Murutalawa, including transfers.
Colombo to Murutalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Murutalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Murutalawa is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 12m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Murutalawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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 Murutalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Murutalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pilimatalawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Murutalawa is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Colombo to Murutalawa.
There are 1533+ hotels available in Murutalawa.