There are 4 ways to get from Slave Island to Seeduwa by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
50 minRs 1,500–1,850Drive 27.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Slave Island to Seeduwacar 27.2 km
30 minRs 1,225–1,770Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Seeduwatrain Colombo
1h 5mRs 2,430–4,472Taxi
- Take the taxi from Slave Island to Seeduwataxi 27.2 km
30 minRs 7,500–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slave Island to Seeduwa is to drive which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1800 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Slave Island to Seeduwa is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Slave Island to Seeduwa station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from Slave Island to Seeduwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Seeduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Slave Island and Seeduwa is 37 km. The road distance is 27.2 km.
The best way to get from Slave Island to Seeduwa without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Slave Island to Seeduwa, including transfers.
Slave Island to Seeduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Slave Island to Seeduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Slave Island to Seeduwa is to bus which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Slave Island, Sri Lanka and Seeduwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 100–150 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Seeduwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Seeduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Slave Island to Seeduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Slave Island to Seeduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Seeduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slave Island to Seeduwa is 27 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Slave Island to Seeduwa.
There are 1800+ hotels available in Seeduwa.