There are 4 ways to get from Madurankuliya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Pettahbus
2h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurankuliya to Maradanatrain Puttalam
4h 4mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 118.7 km
- Drive from Madurankuliya to Colombocar 118.7 km
1h 48mRs 5,408–7,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurankuliya to Colombotaxi 118.7 km
1h 48mRs 32,000–39,000
Madurankuliya to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurankuliya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madurankuliya to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurankuliya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurankuliya and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Madurankuliya and Colombo is 144 km. The road distance is 118.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurankuliya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Madurankuliya to Colombo, including transfers.
Madurankuliya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Madurankuliya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madurankuliya station.
The best way to get from Madurankuliya to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Madurankuliya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Madurankuliya to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Madurankuliya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Madurankuliya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Madurankuliya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurankuliya to Colombo is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Madurankuliya to Colombo.
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