There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sirigampola by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Wennappuwabus
1h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Lunuwilatrain Colombo
2h 14mRs 1,605–3,355Drive 56.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sirigampolacar 56.1 km
55 minRs 2,554–3,689Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Sirigampolataxi 56.1 km
55 minRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sirigampola is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sirigampola is to drive which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Sirigampola. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Wennappuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Sirigampola. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Lunuwila via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Colombo and Sirigampola is 63 km. The road distance is 56.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sirigampola without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Colombo to Sirigampola, including transfers.
Colombo to Sirigampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Sirigampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sirigampola is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sirigampola, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Lunuwila 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Lunuwila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Sirigampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wennappuwa station.
Colombo to Sirigampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Lunuwila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sirigampola is 56 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Colombo to Sirigampola.
There are 1126+ hotels available in Sirigampola.