There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nagala by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
2h 45mRs 2,042–3,898Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nagalataxi
3h 3mRs 3,138–4,619Drive 130 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nagalacar 130 km
2h 27mRs 5,913–8,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nagalataxi 130 km
2h 27mRs 35,000–43,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nagala is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nagala is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Nagala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Maho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Nagala is 151 km. The road distance is 130 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nagala without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Colombo to Nagala, including transfers.
Colombo to Nagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Nagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nagala is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Colombo to Nagala.
There are eight+ hotels available in Nagala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nagala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,800–43,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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