There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Maharagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 56mRs 4,136–6,370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 8mRs 2,481–2,805Drive 84.8 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Maharagamacar 84.8 km
1h 20mRs 3,633–5,247Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Maharagamataxi 84.8 km
1h 20mRs 23,000–28,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Maharagama is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Maharagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Kegalle and Maharagama is 99 km. The road distance is 84.8 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Kegalle to Maharagama, including transfers.
Kegalle to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Kegalle to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Maharagama is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 13m. 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 Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kegalle to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Maharagama is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kegalle to Maharagama.
There are 1360+ hotels available in Maharagama.