What is the cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mawanella to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.

Is there a direct bus between Mawanella and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Mawanella and Colombo?

No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Balana and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Mawanella to Colombo?

The distance between Mawanella and Colombo is 98 km. The road distance is 88.9 km.

How do I travel from Mawanella to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Mawanella to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000.

How long does it take to get from Mawanella to Colombo?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Mawanella to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mawanella to Colombo bus from?

Mawanella to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.

Where do I catch the Mawanella to Colombo train from?

Mawanella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Balana station.

Train or bus from Mawanella to Colombo?

The best way to get from Mawanella to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Mawanella to Colombo bus arrive?

Mawanella to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Mawanella to Colombo train arrive?

Mawanella to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Mawanella to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Colombo is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Mawanella to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo.

Mawanella to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Mawanella to Rambukkanataxi
2. Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
1h 50m
Rs 2,015–3,963
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
2h 51m
Rs 1,053–1,223
Drive 88.9 km
1. Drive from Mawanella to Colombocar 88.9 km
1h 28m
Rs 3,989–5,761
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mawanella to Colombotaxi 88.9 km
1h 28m
Rs 24,000–29,000
Train
1. Take the train from Balana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2h 32m
Rs 1,839–3,755

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Distance: 97.8 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Balana to Fort Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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