There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nattandiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Mahawewabus
1h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Nattandiyatrain Colombo
2h 29mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 62.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nattandiyacar 62.5 km
59 minRs 2,822–4,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nattandiyataxi 62.5 km
59 minRs 17,000–21,000
Colombo to Nattandiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nattandiya is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nattandiya is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Nattandiya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Mahawewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Nattandiya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Colombo and Nattandiya is 80 km. The road distance is 62.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nattandiya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Colombo to Nattandiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Nattandiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Nattandiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nattandiya is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nattandiya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Mahawewa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Nattandiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Nattandiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Mahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Nattandiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mahawewa station.
Colombo to Nattandiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nattandiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nattandiya is 63 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colombo to Nattandiya.
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