There are 4 ways to get from Maradankadawala to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kekirawa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
3h 36mRs 2,575–4,607Bus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 54mRs 3,141–5,821Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Maradankadawala to Colombocar 179.9 km
2h 52mRs 8,067–11,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradankadawala to Colombotaxi 179.9 km
2h 52mRs 49,000–60,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maradankadawala to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Maradankadawala to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maradankadawala to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradankadawala to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kekirawa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Maradankadawala and Colombo is 195 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.
The best way to get from Maradankadawala to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Maradankadawala to Colombo, including transfers.
Maradankadawala to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.
Maradankadawala to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kekirawa station.
The best way to get from Maradankadawala to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Maradankadawala, North Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kekirawa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 510–570 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Superline Travels also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kekirawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Maradankadawala to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Maradankadawala to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradankadawala to Colombo is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Maradankadawala to Colombo.
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