There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Madurankuli by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
3h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palavitrain Colombo
5h 23mRs 1,574–6,591Drive 119.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Madurankulicar 119.8 km
2h 2mRs 5,068–7,321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Madurankulitaxi 119.8 km
2h 2mRs 32,000–39,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madurankuli is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madurankuli is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Madurankuli. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Madurankuliya via Palavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Madurankuli is 142 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madurankuli without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Colombo to Madurankuli, including transfers.
Colombo to Madurankuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madurankuli is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 23m.
Colombo to Madurankuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madurankuli is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Colombo to Madurankuli.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madurankuli, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,100 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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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