There are 4 ways to get from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 43mRs 4,143–5,097Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
5h 24mRs 3,231–5,482Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombocar 238.2 km
3h 56mRs 10,737–15,509Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Somawathiya Chaitya to Sewanapitiyataxi
- Take the train from Sewanapitiya to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 2mRs 4,204–6,632
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Somawathiya Chaitya and Colombo is 251 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo, including transfers.
Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Somawathiya Chaitya, 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 Hingurakgoda to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Sewanapitiya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–3,500
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Somawathiya Chaitya to Colombo.
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