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 Ambepussa to Nugegodabus 17
2h 56mRs 1,333–1,560Drive 84.9 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Maharagamacar 84.9 km
1h 22mRs 3,845–5,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Maharagamataxi 84.9 km
1h 22mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Maharagama is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Ambepussa and arriving at Nugegoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
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 84.9 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 Ambepussa 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. 1300 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
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 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Nugegoda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 250–280 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 250–280
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 250–280
- Semi Lux
- Rs 280–390
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–700
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nugegoda 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 22m to drive from Kegalle to Maharagama.
There are 1484+ hotels available in Maharagama.