There are 4 ways to get from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maradana to Thoppuwa Junctionbus
1h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Waikkalatrain Colombo
1h 39mRs 1,857–3,674Drive 47.8 km
- Drive from Maradana to Dankotuwa Towncar 47.8 km
42 minRs 2,139–3,090Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradana to Dankotuwa Towntaxi 47.8 km
42 minRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town is to drive which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Thoppuwa Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Waikkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Maradana and Dankotuwa Town is 54 km. The road distance is 47.8 km.
The best way to get from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town, including transfers.
Maradana to Dankotuwa Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Maradana station.
Maradana to Dankotuwa Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Maradana, Sri Lanka and Dankotuwa Town, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Maradana to Thoppuwa Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Maradana to Thoppuwa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Maradana to Dankotuwa Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Thoppuwa Junction station.
Maradana to Dankotuwa Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Waikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradana to Dankotuwa Town is 48 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Maradana to Dankotuwa Town.
There are 1308+ hotels available in Dankotuwa Town.