There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Maharagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Rambukkana
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
3h 20mRs 4,215–6,463Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 19mRs 3,253–3,723Drive 97.6 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Maharagamacar 97.6 km
1h 34mRs 4,377–6,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Maharagamataxi 97.6 km
1h 34mRs 26,000–32,000Train
- Take the train from Balana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
4h 8mRs 4,039–6,255
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Maharagama is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Maharagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Maharagama station. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Mawanella and Maharagama is 111 km. The road distance is 97.6 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Maharagama without a car is to train via Rambukkana which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Mawanella to Maharagama, including transfers.
Mawanella to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Mawanella to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Maharagama is to train via Rambukkana which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Fort Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Balana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mawanella to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Maharagama is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Mawanella to Maharagama.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Maharagama.









