There are 4 ways to get from Mawathagama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
1h 48mRs 2,161–4,135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
2h 12mRs 1,099–3,509Drive 103.4 km
- Drive from Mawathagama to Colombocar 103.4 km
1h 34mRs 4,637–6,698Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawathagama to Colombotaxi 103.4 km
1h 34mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mawathagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mawathagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawathagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawathagama to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Mawathagama and Colombo is 101 km. The road distance is 103.4 km.
The best way to get from Mawathagama to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Mawathagama to Colombo, including transfers.
Mawathagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Mawathagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawathagama to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Mawathagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, 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 Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mawathagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mawathagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawathagama to Colombo is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Mawathagama to Colombo.
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