There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bambaranda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 52mRs 3,134–3,780Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Bambarandatrain Maradana
3h 34mRs 240–3,100Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bambarandacar 167.2 km
2h 11mRs 7,603–10,982Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bambarandataxi 167.2 km
2h 11mRs 46,000–55,000
Colombo to Bambaranda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bambaranda is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bambaranda is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Bambaranda station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Bambaranda. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Bambaranda is 173 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bambaranda without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Colombo to Bambaranda, including transfers.
Colombo to Bambaranda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Bambaranda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bambaranda is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bambaranda, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Bambaranda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Bambaranda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Bambaranda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Bambaranda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambaranda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bambaranda is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Colombo to Bambaranda.
There are 1835+ hotels available in Bambaranda.