There are 3 ways to get from Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo by train, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
- Rs 1,170–2,820
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train 9 min • Direct
- Rs 1,170–2,820
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train 11 min • Direct
- Rs 1,170–2,820
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train 9 min • Direct
Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya (Station) to Colombotaxi 6.5 km
7 minRs 1,700–2,100Walk
- Take the walk from Kelaniya (Station) to Colombowalk 7.1 km
1h 24m
Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kelaniya and arriving at Maradana. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Kelaniya (Station) and Colombo is 5 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Kelaniya to Maradana takes 11 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kelaniya station.
Kelaniya (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
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What companies run services between Kelaniya (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kelaniya to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 11 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kelaniya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,100
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
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