There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Madhu by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Vavuniyabus
5h 7mRs 4,031–4,431Bus via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus Colombo
7h 51mRs 2,863–3,898Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
5h 34mRs 3,351–5,652Drive 282.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Madhucar 282.9 km
4h 55mRs 12,687–18,325Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Madhutaxi
4h 50mTrain via Vavuniya
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 10mRs 3,379–5,656
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madhu is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madhu is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Madhu. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Madhu. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Madhu is 295 km. The road distance is 282.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madhu without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Colombo to Madhu, including transfers.
Colombo to Madhu bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Madhu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madhu is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madhu, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,932 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,932
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Madhu bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Colombo to Madhu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madhu is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Colombo to Madhu.
There are four+ hotels available in Madhu.