There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mulkirigala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
3h 59mRs 4,740–8,557Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
4h 6mRs 6,429–8,230Drive 180.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mulkirigalacar 180.6 km
2h 17mRs 7,944–11,474Bus via Matara Bus Station
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 30mRs 6,834–8,681
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mulkirigala is to train which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mulkirigala is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mulkirigala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Mulkirigala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Colombo and Mulkirigala is 194 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mulkirigala without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Colombo to Mulkirigala, including transfers.
Colombo to Mulkirigala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Mulkirigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mulkirigala is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mulkirigala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Mulkirigala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Colombo to Mulkirigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mulkirigala is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Colombo to Mulkirigala.
There are 1360+ hotels available in Mulkirigala.