There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nagarkovil by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Pallaibus
5h 55mRs 3,550–3,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
6h 32mRs 2,229–4,389Drive 374 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nagarkovilcar 374 km
6h 21mRs 16,999–24,554Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palaibus
5h 38m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nagarkovil is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nagarkovil is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Nagarkovil. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Pallai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Nagarkovil. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Nagarkovil is 389 km. The road distance is 374 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nagarkovil without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Colombo to Nagarkovil, including transfers.
Colombo to Nagarkovil bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Nagarkovil train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nagarkovil is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nagarkovil, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Pallai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Pallai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Nagarkovil bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pallai station.
Colombo to Nagarkovil train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nagarkovil is 374 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Colombo to Nagarkovil.
There are 31+ hotels available in Nagarkovil.