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How to get fromMakandura to Colomboby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Makandura to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Makandura to Veyangodataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Veyangoda to Colombo Forttrain train Matale / ...
    1h 17m
    Rs 8,132–11,092

  2. Drive  58.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makandura to Colombocar car 58.8 km
    53 min
    Rs 2,642–3,816

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Makandura to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 187-E CMB to Colombo
    1h 19m
    Rs 7,561–8,967

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Makandura to Colombotaxi taxi 58.8 km
    53 min
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  5. Taxi, bus via Thoppuwa Junction

    1. Take the taxi from Makandura to Thoppuwa Junctiontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Pettahbus bus
    1h 24m

  6. Taxi, bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Makandura to Bandaranaike Internation Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo Citybus bus
    2h 41m
    Rs 7,774–9,108

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  • Distance: 62.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Makandura, North Western, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Makandura to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Veyangoda then take the train to Colombo Fort. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Katunayake Airport Bus Station then take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.

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