There are 4 ways to get from Cheddikulam to Colombo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madawachchiya to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 28mRs 2,537–4,662Bus via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
7h 36mRs 2,340–3,161Bus
- Take the bus from Punewa to Pettahbus
5h 6mRs 3,322–3,547Drive 236 km
- Drive from Cheddikulam to Colombocar 236 km
4h 37mRs 10,767–15,552
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheddikulam to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cheddikulam to Colombo is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheddikulam to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Punewa and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheddikulam to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Madawachchiya and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Cheddikulam and Colombo is 253 km. The road distance is 236 km.
The best way to get from Cheddikulam to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cheddikulam to Colombo, including transfers.
Cheddikulam to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Punewa station.
Cheddikulam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madawachchiya station.
The best way to get from Cheddikulam to Colombo is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3600 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Cheddikulam, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Madawachchiya to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Punewa to Pettah twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,083 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Madawachchiya to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Punewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,083
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,392
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Cheddikulam to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Cheddikulam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheddikulam to Colombo is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cheddikulam to Colombo.
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