There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bandaramulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 51mRs 2,134–2,581Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Mirissatrain Maradana
3h 1mRs 240–3,100Drive 149.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bandaramullacar 149.2 km
2hRs 6,608–9,544Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bandaramullataxi 149.2 km
2hRs 41,000–49,000
Colombo to Bandaramulla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bandaramulla is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bandaramulla is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Bandaramulla station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Mirissa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Colombo and Bandaramulla is 166 km. The road distance is 149.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bandaramulla without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Colombo to Bandaramulla, including transfers.
Colombo to Bandaramulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Bandaramulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bandaramulla is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bandaramulla, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirissa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Mirissa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–49,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Bandaramulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Bandaramulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirissa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bandaramulla is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Colombo to Bandaramulla.
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