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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Monaragala by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi taxi
    6h
    Rs 9,760–11,703

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Demodaratrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Demodara to Monaragalataxi taxi
    9h 58m
    Rs 9,379–13,194

  3. Drive  238.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Monaragalacar car 238.1 km
    3h 59m
    Rs 10,471–15,124

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Monaragalataxi taxi
    3h 42m
    Rs 30,988–139,122

  5. Bus, taxi via Badulla

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus bus Route 99
    2. Take the taxi from Uduwara 7 Post to Monaragalataxi taxi
    7h 1m
    Rs 9,415–12,278

  6. Train, taxi via Kandy

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy to Monaragalataxi taxi
    5h 20m
    Rs 11,276–15,974

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,675Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.9 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Monaragala. However, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Demodara then take the taxi to Monaragala.

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