There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Kelaniya by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maradanatrain
- Take the taxi from Maradana to Kelaniyataxi
54 minRs 4,736–7,270Drive 69.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kegalle to Kelaniyacar 69.7 km
1h 10mRs 3,149–4,548Bus
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Kiribathgodabus Trincomalee-Colombo
1h 43mRs 4,273–5,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Kelaniyataxi 69.7 km
1h 10mRs 19,000–23,000Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kaduwelabus 17
2h 44mRs 3,473–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Kelaniya is to drive which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Kelaniya is to taxi and train which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kiribathgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Kegalle and Kelaniya is 94 km. The road distance is 69.7 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Kelaniya without a car is to taxi and train which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Kegalle to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Kegalle to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kiribathgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Kelaniya is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kegalle to Kelaniya.
There are 1681+ hotels available in Kelaniya.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polgahawela to Kiribathgoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Kiribathgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 190–220
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 190–220
- Semi Lux
- Rs 210–300
- Super Lux
- Rs 400–500
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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