There are 5 ways to get from Moratuwa to Dematagoda by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Line 17 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Nugegodabus 17
- Take the taxi from Nugegoda to Dematagodataxi
30 minRs 2,476–2,983Drive 21.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Moratuwa to Dematagodacar 21.4 km
25 minRs 973–1,405Train
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
35 minRs 1,100–2,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Dematagodataxi 21.4 km
25 minRs 5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Soysapura to Maradanabus
1h 10m
Moratuwa to Dematagoda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Dematagoda is to drive which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1400 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Dematagoda is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Soysapura and arriving at Maradana. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Maradana. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Moratuwa and Dematagoda is 22 km. The road distance is 21.4 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Dematagoda without a car is to line 17 bus and taxi which takes 30 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Moratuwa to Dematagoda, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Dematagoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Soysapura station.
Moratuwa to Dematagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Dematagoda is to train which takes 35 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Dematagoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Moratuwa to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Soysapura to Maradana twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 75–85
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 75–85
- Semi Lux
- Rs 55–80
- Super Lux
- Rs 100–130
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Soysapura to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–7,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Moratuwa to Dematagoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Maradana station.
Moratuwa to Dematagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Dematagoda is 21 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Moratuwa to Dematagoda.
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