There are 5 ways to get from Akurana to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kandy
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 40mRs 1,939–3,873Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 13mRs 1,114–1,295Drive 123.3 km
- Drive from Akurana to Colombocar 123.3 km
2h 7mRs 5,608–8,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akurana to Colombotaxi 123.3 km
2h 7mRs 33,000–41,000Train
- Take the train from Katugastota to Colombo Forttrain Matale
3h 47mRs 1,723–3,619
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akurana to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Akurana to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Akurana station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Akurana to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Akurana and Colombo is 131 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.
The best way to get from Akurana to Colombo without a car is to train via Kandy which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Akurana to Colombo, including transfers.
Akurana to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Akurana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Akurana to Colombo is to train via Kandy which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Akurana, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Katugastota to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–41,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Akurana to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Akurana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akurana to Colombo is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Akurana to Colombo.
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