There are 4 ways to get from Kuchchaveli to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
5h 37mRs 3,788–4,753Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
7hRs 3,575–5,989Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Kuchchaveli to Colombocar 282.7 km
4h 36mRs 12,621–18,230Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kuchchaveli to Thambalagamuwataxi
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
7h 15mRs 4,066–6,659
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuchchaveli to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Kuchchaveli to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuchchaveli to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuchchaveli to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Kuchchaveli and Colombo is 286 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Kuchchaveli to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kuchchaveli to Colombo, including transfers.
Kuchchaveli to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Kuchchaveli to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Kuchchaveli to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Kuchchaveli, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,200–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Kuchchaveli to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kuchchaveli to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuchchaveli to Colombo is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kuchchaveli to Colombo.
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