There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Namunukula by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
5h 11mRs 3,960–4,803Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 46mRs 3,079–5,286Drive 212.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Namunukulacar 212.3 km
3h 30mRs 9,677–13,978Bus via Uduwara 7 Post
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus Route 99
6h 19mRs 3,115–3,978
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Namunukula is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Namunukula is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Namunukula. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Namunukula. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Colombo and Namunukula is 227 km. The road distance is 212.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Namunukula without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Colombo to Namunukula, including transfers.
Colombo to Namunukula bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Namunukula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Namunukula is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Namunukula, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Post
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Namunukula bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Colombo to Namunukula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Namunukula is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Colombo to Namunukula.
There are 1507+ hotels available in Namunukula.