There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Maho Junction by train, car, or taxi
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Colombo to Maho Junction by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maho Junction is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maho Junction is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Maho. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Maho Junction is 139 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maho Junction without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4400.
The train from Colombo Fort to Maho takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Maho Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Maho Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maho Junction is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Colombo to Maho Junction.
There are seven+ hotels available in Maho Junction.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maho Junction, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- 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 2,600–4,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–43,000
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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