There are 4 ways to get from Maradana to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
1h 6mRs 1,932–3,809Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
1h 38mRs 1,579–2,047Drive 77.1 km
- Drive from Maradana to Kegallecar 77.1 km
1h 16mRs 3,478–5,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradana to Kegalletaxi 77.1 km
1h 16mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maradana to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Maradana to Kegalle is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Maradana to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradana station to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Maradana and Kegalle is 84 km. The road distance is 77.1 km.
The best way to get from Maradana to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Maradana to Kegalle, including transfers.
Maradana to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Maradana to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Maradana to Kegalle is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Maradana, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polgahawela 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Maradana to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradana to Kegalle is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Maradana to Kegalle.
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