There are 4 ways to get from Ranpokunagama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Veyangoda to Colombo Forttrain Matale / ...
50 minRs 1,708–3,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
1h 40mRs 150–2,500Drive 40.6 km
- Drive from Ranpokunagama to Colombocar 40.6 km
43 minRs 1,826–2,638Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranpokunagama to Colombotaxi 40.6 km
43 minRs 11,000–14,000
Ranpokunagama to Colombo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranpokunagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 150 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ranpokunagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranpokunagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Ranpokunagama and Colombo is 45 km. The road distance is 40.6 km.
The best way to get from Ranpokunagama to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Ranpokunagama to Colombo, including transfers.
Ranpokunagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Ranpokunagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Ranpokunagama to Colombo is to train which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 150 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Ranpokunagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Veyangoda to Colombo Fort every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–170 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Veyangoda to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
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Booking & Getting There
Ranpokunagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ranpokunagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranpokunagama to Colombo is 41 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Ranpokunagama to Colombo.
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