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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 4,353–6,641

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus bus 2-3 / ...
    3h 42m
    Rs 3,914–5,411

  3. Drive 112.5 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Mapalagamacar car 112.5 km
    1h 40m
    Rs 5,142–7,427

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Mapalagamataxi taxi 112.5 km
    1h 40m
    Rs 30,000–37,000

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

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

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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