What is the cheapest way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo is to drive which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.

Is there a direct bus between Dankotuwa Town and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Thoppuwa Junction and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Dankotuwa Town and Colombo?

No, there is no direct train from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Bolawatte and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo?

The distance between Dankotuwa Town and Colombo is 51 km. The road distance is 47.2 km.

How do I travel from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.

How long does it take to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dankotuwa Town to Colombo bus from?

Dankotuwa Town to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Thoppuwa Junction station.

Where do I catch the Dankotuwa Town to Colombo train from?

Dankotuwa Town to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bolawatte station.

Train or bus from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo?

The best way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Dankotuwa Town to Colombo bus arrive?

Dankotuwa Town to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Dankotuwa Town to Colombo train arrive?

Dankotuwa Town to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Dankotuwa Town to Colombo is 47 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

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Dankotuwa Town to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dankotuwa Town to Colombo by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Dankotuwa Town to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
1h 6m
Rs 5,613–6,666
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bolawatte to Maradanatrain Puttalam
1h 59m
Rs 1,607–3,381
Drive 47.2 km
1. Drive from Dankotuwa Town to Colombocar 47.2 km
40 min
Rs 2,139–3,089
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dankotuwa Town to Colombotaxi 47.2 km
40 min
Rs 13,000–16,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Pettahbus
1h 11m

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Distance: 51.4 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Dankotuwa Town, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bolawatte to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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