There are 4 ways to get from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 7mRs 1,836–3,751Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 6mRs 929–1,932Drive 81.7 km
- Drive from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombocar 81.7 km
1h 29mRs 3,690–5,330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombotaxi 81.7 km
1h 29mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madu Ganga (River) 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 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Madu Ganga (River) and Colombo is 90 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.
The best way to get from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo, including transfers.
Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Madu Ganga (River), 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Madu Ganga (River) to Colombo.
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