There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
1h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoyatrain Colombo
3h 37mRs 1,658–3,438Drive 104 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pulichchakulamacar 104 km
1h 36mRs 4,728–6,829Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pulichchakulamataxi 104 km
1h 36mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pulichchakulama. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Arachchikattuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pulichchakulama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Battaluoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Colombo and Pulichchakulama is 109 km. The road distance is 104 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama without a car is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama, including transfers.
Colombo to Pulichchakulama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Pulichchakulama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pulichchakulama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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 Pulichchakulama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Colombo to Pulichchakulama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Battaluoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pulichchakulama is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Colombo to Pulichchakulama.
There are 14+ hotels available in Pulichchakulama.