There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Padeniya by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Padeniyataxi
2h 31mRs 1,838–2,919Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
2h 40mRs 2,271–4,266Drive 108 km
- Drive from Colombo to Padeniyacar 108 km
2h 1mRs 4,839–6,990Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Padeniyataxi 108 km
2h 1mRs 29,000–36,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Padeniya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Padeniya is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Padeniya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Ganewatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Colombo and Padeniya is 122 km. The road distance is 108 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Padeniya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Colombo to Padeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Padeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
Colombo to Padeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ganewatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Padeniya is 108 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Colombo to Padeniya.
There are 42+ hotels available in Padeniya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Padeniya, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Ganewatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,500–36,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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