There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
4h 19mRs 4,709–5,945Drive 125.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reservecar 125.4 km
2h 2mRs 5,685–8,212Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi 125.4 km
2h 2mRs 34,000–41,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi
3h 2mRs 11,234–15,913
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is to bus which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Colombo and Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 156 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve, including transfers.
Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Colombo to Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
There are 160+ hotels available in Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–41,000
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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