There are 4 ways to get from Nugegoda to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
2h 49mRs 4,187–6,347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussabus 17
2h 56mRs 1,246–1,568Drive 82.3 km
- Drive from Nugegoda to Kegallecar 82.3 km
1h 22mRs 3,694–5,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nugegoda to Kegalletaxi 82.3 km
1h 22mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nugegoda to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nugegoda to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nugegoda to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Nugegoda to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Nugegoda and Kegalle is 96 km. The road distance is 82.3 km.
The best way to get from Nugegoda to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Nugegoda to Kegalle, including transfers.
Nugegoda to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nugegoda station.
Nugegoda to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Nugegoda to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Nugegoda, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 240–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 270–380
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Nugegoda to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Nugegoda to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nugegoda to Kegalle is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Nugegoda to Kegalle.
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