There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Richmond Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
57 minRs 1,116–1,447Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Northtrain Maradana
1h 7mRs 1,633–3,417Drive 46.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Richmond Castlecar 46.9 km
55 minRs 2,115–3,054Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Richmond Castletaxi 46.9 km
55 minRs 12,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Richmond Castle is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Richmond Castle is to drive which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Richmond Castle. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Richmond Castle. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kalutara North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Colombo and Richmond Castle is 48 km. The road distance is 46.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Richmond Castle without a car is to bus which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Colombo to Richmond Castle, including transfers.
Colombo to Richmond Castle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Richmond Castle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Richmond Castle is to bus which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Richmond Castle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara North once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara North
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
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 Richmond Castle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo to Richmond Castle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Richmond Castle is 47 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Colombo to Richmond Castle.
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