There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Maikkulama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maikkulama is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maikkulama is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Sawarana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Colombo and Maikkulama is 85 km. The road distance is 78.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maikkulama without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Chilaw takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Maikkulama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Maikkulama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maikkulama is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maikkulama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Sawarana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Sawarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,450–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Maikkulama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Colombo to Maikkulama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Sawarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maikkulama is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Colombo to Maikkulama.
There are 54+ hotels available in Maikkulama.