There are 4 ways to get from Sewanapitiya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 22mRs 3,483–4,316Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sewanapitiya to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 1mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 237.6 km
- Drive from Sewanapitiya to Colombocar 237.6 km
3h 43mRs 10,824–15,634Train, fly
- Take the train from Sewanapitiya to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 49mRs 21,131–99,399
Sewanapitiya to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sewanapitiya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sewanapitiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sewanapitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sewanapitiya and arriving at Maradana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Sewanapitiya and Colombo is 238 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.
The best way to get from Sewanapitiya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Sewanapitiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Sewanapitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Sewanapitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Sewanapitiya station.
The best way to get from Sewanapitiya to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Sewanapitiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Sewanapitiya to Maradana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Sewanapitiya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Sewanapitiya to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Sewanapitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Sewanapitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sewanapitiya to Colombo is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Sewanapitiya to Colombo.
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