There are 4 ways to get from Madampagama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 3mRs 1,580–3,449Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 2mRs 709–1,672Drive 89.1 km
- Drive from Madampagama to Colombocar 89.1 km
1h 36mRs 4,024–5,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madampagama to Colombotaxi 89.1 km
1h 36mRs 24,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madampagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Madampagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madampagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Madampagama to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Madampagama and Colombo is 86 km. The road distance is 89.1 km.
The best way to get from Madampagama to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Madampagama to Colombo, including transfers.
Madampagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Madampagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Madampagama to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Madampagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Madampagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Madampagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madampagama to Colombo is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Madampagama to Colombo.
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