There are 6 ways to get from Panadura to Nikaweratiya by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Kurunegalabus
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nikaweratiyataxi
3h 7mRs 2,966–3,746Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
4h 29mRs 3,490–7,249Drive 143.9 km
- Drive from Panadura to Nikaweratiyacar 143.9 km
2h 36mRs 6,493–9,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Nikaweratiyataxi 143.9 km
2h 36mRs 15,000–19,000Train via Mount Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Mahotrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 6mRs 3,579–7,333Bus, train
- Take the bus from Panadura to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
5h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Nikaweratiya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Panadura to Nikaweratiya. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Maho via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Panadura and Nikaweratiya is 162 km. The road distance is 143.9 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Panadura to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Panadura to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Panadura to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Nikaweratiya is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Panadura to Nikaweratiya.
There are five+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Mount Lavinia to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once 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 2,300–3,100
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Panadura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–19,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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