There are 5 ways to get from Hirikete to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 58mRs 2,264–4,258Bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
2h 24mRs 1,488–3,968Bus
- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Colombobus
2h 17mRs 1,615–2,104Drive 111.2 km
- Drive from Hirikete to Colombocar 111.2 km
1h 46mRs 5,070–7,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hirikete to Colombotaxi 111.2 km
1h 46mRs 30,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirikete to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hirikete to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirikete to Colombo. However, there are services departing from ibbagamuwa and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirikete to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Hirikete and Colombo is 114 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Hirikete to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Hirikete to Colombo, including transfers.
Hirikete to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from ibbagamuwa station.
Hirikete to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Hirikete to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Hirikete, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from ibbagamuwa to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–37,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hirikete to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hirikete to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirikete to Colombo is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Hirikete to Colombo.
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