There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Muththettugala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
1h 40mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2hRs 330–1,200Drive 96.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Muththettugalacar 96.9 km
1h 30mRs 4,261–6,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Muththettugalataxi 96.9 km
1h 30mRs 26,000–32,000
Colombo to Muththettugala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Muththettugala is to bus which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Muththettugala is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Colombo and Muththettugala is 95 km. The road distance is 96.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Muththettugala without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Muththettugala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Muththettugala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Muththettugala is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Muththettugala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Muththettugala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Colombo to Muththettugala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Muththettugala is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Colombo to Muththettugala.
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