There are 4 ways to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maho to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
2h 55mRs 2,347–4,356Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Nikaweratiya to Arachchikattuwataxi
- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettahbus
2h 59mDrive 117.8 km
- Drive from Nikaweratiya to Colombocar 117.8 km
2h 4mRs 5,369–7,756Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nikaweratiya to Colombotaxi 117.8 km
2h 4mRs 32,000–39,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Nikaweratiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Maho and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Nikaweratiya and Colombo is 159 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Nikaweratiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho station.
Nikaweratiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikaweratiya to Colombo is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Nikaweratiya to Colombo.
There are 1465+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–39,000
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