There are 4 ways to get from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madawachchiya to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 19mRs 2,131–4,182Bus
- Take the bus from Punewa to Pettahbus
4h 53mRs 3,053–3,235Drive 247 km
- Drive from Neriyakulam Station to Colombocar 247 km
4h 2mRs 11,163–16,124Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
7h 35mRs 2,364–3,190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Punewa and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Madawachchiya and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Neriyakulam Station and Colombo is 245 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo, including transfers.
Neriyakulam Station to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Punewa station.
Neriyakulam Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madawachchiya station.
The best way to get from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Neriyakulam Station, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Madawachchiya to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Punewa to Pettah twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,051 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Madawachchiya to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Punewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,051
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,392
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Neriyakulam Station to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Neriyakulam Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neriyakulam Station to Colombo is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Neriyakulam Station to Colombo.
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