There are 5 ways to get from Haputale to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 45mRs 1,994–3,939Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 20mRs 1,203–1,401Drive 125.8 km
- Drive from Haputale to Colombocar 125.8 km
2h 15mRs 5,674–8,196Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Colombotaxi 125.8 km
2h 15mRs 34,000–41,000Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
2h 55mRs 1,994–3,939
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Haputale station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Haputale to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Haputale and Colombo is 132 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.
The best way to get from Haputale to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Haputale to Colombo, including transfers.
Haputale to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Haputale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Haputale to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Haputale, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Haputale to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Haputale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale to Colombo is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Haputale to Colombo.
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