There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kodikamam by bus, train, or car
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Colombo to Kodikamam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kodikamam is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kodikamam is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kodikamam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kodikamam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Colombo and Kodikamam is 389 km. The road distance is 375.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kodikamam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 2700.
The bus from Pettah to Kodikamam takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Kodikamam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kodikamam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kodikamam is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kodikamam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kodikamam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kodikamam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–12,000 and the journey takes 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–12,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–12,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kodikamam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kodikamam station.
Colombo to Kodikamam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kodikamam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kodikamam is 375 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Colombo to Kodikamam.
There are 190+ hotels available in Kodikamam.