There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Vadamarachchi by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Pallaibus
5h 57mRs 3,550–3,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
6h 34mRs 2,279–4,389Drive 375 km
- Drive from Colombo to Vadamarachchicar 375 km
6h 23mRs 17,044–24,618Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palaibus
5h 40m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vadamarachchi is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vadamarachchi is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Vadamarachchi. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Pallai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Vadamarachchi. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Vadamarachchi is 390 km. The road distance is 375 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Vadamarachchi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Colombo to Vadamarachchi, including transfers.
Colombo to Vadamarachchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Vadamarachchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Vadamarachchi is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Vadamarachchi, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Pallai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Pallai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Vadamarachchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pallai station.
Colombo to Vadamarachchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Vadamarachchi is 375 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Colombo to Vadamarachchi.
There are 31+ hotels available in Vadamarachchi.