What is the cheapest way to get from Madawela to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Madawela to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madawela to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Madawela to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Madawela and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Madawela station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Madawela and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yatirawana and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Madawela to Colombo?

The distance between Madawela and Colombo is 132 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.

How do I travel from Madawela to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Madawela to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Madawela to Colombo?

The train from Yatirawana to Colombo Fort takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Madawela to Colombo bus from?

Madawela to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Madawela to Colombo train from?

Madawela to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Yatirawana station.

Train or bus from Madawela to Colombo?

The best way to get from Madawela to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Madawela to Colombo bus arrive?

Madawela to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Madawela to Colombo train arrive?

Madawela to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Madawela to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Madawela to Colombo is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Madawela to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Colombo.

Madawela to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Madawela to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yatirawana to Colombo Forttrain Matale
3h 56m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 22m
Rs 1,038–1,206
Drive 121.9 km
1. Drive from Madawela to Colombocar 121.9 km
2h 7m
Rs 5,486–7,923
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madawela to Colombotaxi 121.9 km
2h 7m
Rs 33,000–40,000

Madawela to Colombo by train

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Distance: 132.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Madawela, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Yatirawana to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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