There are 5 ways to get from Medirigiriya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galoya to Colombobus
4h 13mRs 2,152–2,780Train
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 49mRs 2,375–4,470Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Medirigiriya to Colombocar 207.3 km
3h 20mRs 9,422–13,610Train, fly
- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 45mRs 21,969–100,517Bus via Polonnaruwa
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 34mRs 3,767–4,652
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medirigiriya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Medirigiriya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Medirigiriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Galoya and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Medirigiriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Medirigiriya and Colombo is 213 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Medirigiriya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Medirigiriya to Colombo, including transfers.
Medirigiriya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galoya station.
Medirigiriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Medirigiriya to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galoya to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galoya Junction to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Galoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Medirigiriya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Medirigiriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medirigiriya to Colombo is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Medirigiriya to Colombo.
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