What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town?

The fastest way to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Station and Dankotuwa Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Thoppuwa Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Fort Station and Dankotuwa Town?

No, there is no direct train from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Waikkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town?

The distance between Fort Station and Dankotuwa Town is 52 km. The road distance is 48.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.

How long does it take to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town bus from?

Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town train from?

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

Train or bus from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town?

The best way to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town bus arrive?

Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Thoppuwa Junction station.

Where does the Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town train arrive?

Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Waikkala station.

Can I drive from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town is 49 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town.

Where can I stay near Dankotuwa Town?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Dankotuwa Town.

Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Town by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Dankotuwa Towntaxi
1h 14m
Rs 5,600–7,150
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Waikkalatrain Colombo
2h 5m
Rs 1,857–3,674
Drive 48.6 km
1. Drive from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Towncar 48.6 km
43 min
Rs 2,191–3,164
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fort Station to Dankotuwa Towntaxi 48.6 km
43 min
Rs 13,000–16,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Thoppuwa Junctionbus
1h 17m
Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
2h 37m
Rs 5,931–6,931

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Distance: 52.4 km
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Thoppuwa Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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