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How to get fromColombo to Nakkawattaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Nakkawattataxi taxi
    1h 44m
    Rs 2,833–4,912

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Alawwa to Nakkawattataxi taxi
    1h 46m
    Rs 2,322–2,988

  3. Drive  79.6 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Nakkawattacar car 79.6 km
    1h 30m
    Rs 3,571–5,157

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Nakkawattataxi taxi 79.6 km
    1h 30m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nakkawatta. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction then take the taxi to Nakkawatta. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Alawwa then take the taxi to Nakkawatta.

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