There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 32mRs 23,175–122,107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 38mRs 1,998–2,433Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Poddalgoda Megodagamataxi
3h 9mRs 2,876–4,974Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagamacar 144.5 km
2h 34mRs 6,585–9,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagamataxi 144.5 km
2h 34mRs 39,000–47,000Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Wattegamatrain Colombo
4h 45mRs 2,687–4,790
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Wattegama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Poddalgoda Megodagama is 152 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama, including transfers.
Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 38m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Poddalgoda Megodagama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Wattegama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–47,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Poddalgoda Megodagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wattegama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Colombo to Poddalgoda Megodagama.
There are 1444+ hotels available in Poddalgoda Megodagama.