There are 3 ways to get from Nochchiyagama to Colombo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 26mRs 3,450–5,641Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
5hRs 2,637–3,107Drive 183.8 km
- Drive from Nochchiyagama to Colombocar 183.8 km
2h 51mRs 8,355–12,068
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nochchiyagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Nochchiyagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nochchiyagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Nochchiyagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Nochchiyagama and Colombo is 199 km. The road distance is 183.8 km.
The best way to get from Nochchiyagama to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nochchiyagama to Colombo, including transfers.
Nochchiyagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Nochchiyagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Nochchiyagama to Colombo is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Nochchiyagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nochchiyagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nochchiyagama to Colombo is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Nochchiyagama to Colombo.
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