There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Meerigama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to MirigamaColombo
58 minRs 1,200–2,600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to NittambuwaColombo
1h 56mRs 1,058–1,272Drive 53.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Meerigama53.6 km
56 minRs 2,245–3,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Meerigama53.6 km
56 minRs 14,000–18,000
Colombo to Meerigama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Meerigama is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Meerigama is to drive which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Mirigama. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Colombo and Meerigama is 50 km. The road distance is 53.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Meerigama without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600.
The train from Fort Station to Mirigama takes 58 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo to Meerigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Meerigama is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 1h 56m.
Colombo to Meerigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Meerigama is 54 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Colombo to Meerigama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Meerigama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirigama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,500–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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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