There are 4 ways to get from Bulnewa to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Awukana to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
3h 24mRs 2,348–4,338Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
4h 59mRs 3,039–3,582Drive 163 km
- Drive from Bulnewa to Colombocar 163 km
2h 44mRs 7,412–10,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bulnewa to Colombotaxi 163 km
2h 44mRs 44,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulnewa to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bulnewa to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulnewa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bulnewa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Awukana and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Bulnewa and Colombo is 184 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Bulnewa to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Bulnewa to Colombo, including transfers.
Bulnewa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Bulnewa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Awukana station.
The best way to get from Bulnewa to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Bulnewa, North Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Awukana to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Awukana to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bulnewa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Bulnewa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulnewa to Colombo is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bulnewa to Colombo.
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