There are 6 ways to get from Kelaniya to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nittambuwa
best- Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
1h 43mDrive 82.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kelaniya to Mawanellacar 82.6 km
1h 22mRs 3,704–5,350Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
2h 2mRs 4,883–7,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Mawanellataxi 82.6 km
1h 22mRs 22,000–27,000Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
2h 21mRs 4,683–7,157Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 3mRs 3,775–4,504
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Mawanella is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Kiribathgoda and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya station to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Mawanella is 84 km. The road distance is 82.6 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Mawanella without a car is to bus via Nittambuwa which takes 1h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Kelaniya to Mawanella, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Mawanella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kiribathgoda station.
Kelaniya to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Mawanella is to bus via Nittambuwa which takes 1h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kelaniya to Mawanella via Kiribathgoda, Nittambuwa, and Kegalle in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kiribathgoda to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kelaniya to Mawanella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kelaniya to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Mawanella is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kelaniya to Mawanella.
There are 1289+ hotels available in Mawanella.