There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Hemmathagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to BalanaColombo
2h 34mRs 2,258–4,385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
3h 13mRs 1,782–2,107Drive 103.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hemmathagama103.5 km
1h 51mRs 4,331–6,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hemmathagama103.5 km
1h 51mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hemmathagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hemmathagama is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
The distance between Colombo and Hemmathagama is 118 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hemmathagama without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Colombo to Hemmathagama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hemmathagama is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hemmathagama is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Colombo to Hemmathagama.
There are 1416+ hotels available in Hemmathagama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hemmathagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Balana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Balana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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