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How to get fromColombo to Mapalagamaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mapalagama by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain train Maradana
    2. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Mapalagamataxi taxi
    2h 13m
    Rs 5,553–8,441

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus bus Ex 1-41
    2. Take the taxi from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Mapalagamataxi taxi
    2h 18m
    Rs 2,893–3,528

  3. Drive  112.5 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Mapalagamacar car 112.5 km
    1h 40m
    Rs 5,055–7,302

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Mapalagamataxi taxi 112.5 km
    1h 40m
    Rs 31,000–37,000

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  • Distance: 124.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mapalagama, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mapalagama. However, you can take the train to Hikkaduwa then take the taxi to Mapalagama. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kurundugaha Heththapma then take the taxi to Mapalagama.

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