There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Nelumdeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus
1h 9mBus via Kegalle
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 51mRs 983–1,207Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain Colombo
1h 26mRs 1,776–3,601Drive 65.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nelumdeniyacar 65.7 km
1h 5mRs 2,965–4,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nelumdeniyataxi 65.7 km
1h 5mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo to Warakapolabus
1h 12mRs 1,464–1,877
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nelumdeniya is to bus via Kegalle which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1300 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nelumdeniya is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Nelumdeniya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Nelumdeniya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Nelumdeniya is 67 km. The road distance is 65.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nelumdeniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Colombo to Nelumdeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Nelumdeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Nelumdeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nelumdeniya is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nelumdeniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Nelumdeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Colombo to Nelumdeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nelumdeniya is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Colombo to Nelumdeniya.
There are 104+ hotels available in Nelumdeniya.