There are 5 ways to get from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 41mRs 1,560–3,259Train via Mavilmada
cheapest- Take the train from Mavilmada to Colombo Forttrain Matale
3h 48mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombocar 117.7 km
2h 1mRs 5,347–7,723Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombotaxi 117.7 km
2h 1mRs 32,000–39,000Train
- Take the train from Katugastota to Colombo Forttrain Matale
4h 13mRs 1,200–3,000
Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo is to train via Mavilmada which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mahaweli Reach Hotel 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 3h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mavilmada and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Mahaweli Reach Hotel and Colombo is 118 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo, including transfers.
Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mavilmada station.
The best way to get from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train via Mavilmada, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mavilmada to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mavilmada to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Katugastota to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Mahaweli Reach Hotel to Colombo.
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