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How to get fromNuwaraeliya Colony to Colomboby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Colombo by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Pettahbus bus
    6h 19m
    Rs 4,668–5,093

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    6h 24m
    Rs 3,523–5,928

  3. Drive  323.8 km

    1. Drive from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Colombocar car 323.8 km
    5h 41m
    Rs 14,549–21,015

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  • Distance: 352.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam then take the bus to Pettah. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mankulam then take the train to Colombo Fort.

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