There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Madurankuliya by bus, train, taxi or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Madurankuliya is to train which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Madurankuliya is to taxi. Taking this option will cost Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Madurankuliya is 108 km. The road distance is 119.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madurankuliya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Colombo to Madurankuliya, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Madurankuliya is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 22m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Madurankuliya is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Colombo to Madurankuliya.
There are 10+ hotels available in Madurankuliya. Prices start at Rs. 35000 per night.
- Distance: 107.9 km
- Duration: 3h 30m
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Madurankuliya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Puttalam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs. 150 - Rs. 210 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Palavi 4 times a week. Tickets cost Rs. 290 - Rs. 1200 and the journey takes 4h 13m.
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs. 290 - Rs. 1200
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 290 - Rs. 390
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 330 - Rs. 460
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 150 - Rs. 210
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 150 - Rs. 210
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 220 - Rs. 270
- AirCon
- Rs. 310 - Rs. 350
- Super Lux
- Rs. 523
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500
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
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