There are 4 ways to get from Awukana Vihara to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Awukana to MaradanaBatticaloa
3h 39mRs 1,300–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal15-1-1 / ...
4h 2mRs 2,619–4,904Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Awukana Vihara to Colombo168.1 km
2h 41mRs 7,043–10,173Taxi
- Take the taxi from Awukana Vihara to Colombo168.1 km
2h 41mRs 46,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Awukana Vihara to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Awukana Vihara to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Awukana and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Awukana Vihara and Colombo is 177 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Awukana Vihara to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 5500.
The train from Awukana to Maradana takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Awukana Vihara to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Awukana station.
The best way to get from Awukana Vihara to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 2m.
Awukana Vihara to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Awukana Vihara to Colombo is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Awukana Vihara to Colombo.
What companies run services between Awukana Vihara, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Awukana to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 510–570 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Superline Travels also services this route once daily.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Awukana to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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