There are 4 ways to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kadugannawa to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2h 51mRs 2,420–4,442Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
3h 10mRs 1,742–2,038Drive 102.8 km
- Drive from Hemmathagama to Colombocar 102.8 km
1h 47mRs 4,614–6,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hemmathagama to Colombotaxi 102.8 km
1h 47mRs 28,000–34,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hemmathagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hemmathagama to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Kadugannawa and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Hemmathagama and Colombo is 123 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo, including transfers.
Hemmathagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Hemmathagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kadugannawa station.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Hemmathagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kadugannawa to Fort Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kadugannawa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hemmathagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Hemmathagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hemmathagama to Colombo is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hemmathagama to Colombo.
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