There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Samanala Dam by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Belihuloyabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
3h 42mRs 2,910–3,438Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hattontrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Samanala Damtaxi
6h 7mRs 4,235–6,661Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Samanala Damcar 156.9 km
2h 35mRs 7,147–10,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Samanala Damtaxi 156.9 km
2h 35mRs 43,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Samanala Dam is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Samanala Dam is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Samanala Dam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Belihuloya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Samanala Dam is 171 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Samanala Dam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Colombo to Samanala Dam, including transfers.
Colombo to Samanala Dam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Samanala Dam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Belihuloya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Samanala Dam is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Colombo to Samanala Dam.
There are 264+ hotels available in Samanala Dam.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Samanala Dam, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Belihuloya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Belihuloya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–55,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.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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