There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
2h 48mRs 2,392–4,398Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi
2h 54mDrive 115.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nikaweratiyacar 115.8 km
2h 10mRs 5,210–7,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nikaweratiyataxi 115.8 km
2h 10mRs 31,000–38,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Nikaweratiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Maho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Colombo and Nikaweratiya is 159 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nikaweratiya is 116 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Colombo to Nikaweratiya.
There are three+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–38,000
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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