There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Hendala by train, bus, taxi, car, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to HunupitiyaColombo
22 minRs 250–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Wattala
25 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hendala8.8 km
12 minRs 2,400–2,900Drive 8.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hendala8.8 km
12 minRs 368–532Walk
- Take the foot from Colombo to Hendala9.6 km
1h 55m
Colombo to Hendala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hendala is to drive which costs Rs. 360 - Rs. 550 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hendala is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Wattala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Hunupitiya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Colombo and Hendala is 8 km. The road distance is 8.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hendala without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 250 - Rs. 2500.
The train from Colombo Fort to Hunupitiya takes 22 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Hendala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Hendala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hendala is to train which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 250 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hendala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Hunupitiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 250–2,500 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Wattala 3 times a day, and the journey takes 25 min.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Hunupitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 250–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 250–2,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wattala
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Hendala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wattala station.
Colombo to Hendala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hunupitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hendala is 9 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Colombo to Hendala.
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