There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nakkawatta
2h 31mRs 1,937–2,367Drive 82.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nakkawatta82.2 km
1h 33mRs 3,460–4,997Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nakkawatta82.2 km
1h 33mRs 22,000–27,000Bus, taxi via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to NittambuwaColombo
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Nakkawatta
2h 34mRs 2,458–2,972Bus, taxi via Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station187-E CMB to Colombo
- Take the taxi from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Nakkawatta
2h 1mRs 16,110–20,147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
The distance between Colombo and Nakkawatta is 124 km. The road distance is 82.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Colombo to Nakkawatta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nakkawatta is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Colombo to Nakkawatta.
There are 30+ hotels available in Nakkawatta.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nakkawatta, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nakkawatta. However, you can take the bus to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Nakkawatta. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Nakkawatta in around 1h 33m.
- 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
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 110–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–27,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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