There are 6 ways to get from Nelumdeniya to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Nelumdeniya to Alawwataxi
- Take the train from Alawwa to Maradanatrain Kandy
29 minRs 1,788–3,595Bus via Kegalle
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
2h 51mRs 1,026–1,191Bus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
1h 21mRs 2,825–3,220Drive 64.9 km
- Drive from Nelumdeniya to Colombocar 64.9 km
1h 5mRs 2,913–4,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelumdeniya to Colombotaxi 64.9 km
1h 5mRs 17,000–22,000Bus via Warakapola
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Pettahbus
1h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelumdeniya to Colombo is to bus via Kegalle which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nelumdeniya to Colombo is to taxi and train which takes 29 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelumdeniya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ambepussa and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Nelumdeniya and Colombo is 72 km. The road distance is 64.9 km.
The best way to get from Nelumdeniya to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 29 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Nelumdeniya to Colombo, including transfers.
Nelumdeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ambepussa station.
Nelumdeniya to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelumdeniya to Colombo is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Nelumdeniya to Colombo.
There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Nelumdeniya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Ambepussa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Alawwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ambepussa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–22,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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