There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Namunukula by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
5h 9mRs 4,055–4,574Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
8h 44mRs 3,179–11,035Drive 212.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Namunukulacar 212.3 km
3h 27mRs 8,998–12,997Bus via Uduwara 7 Post
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus Route 99
6h 19mRs 3,215–4,078
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Namunukula is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Namunukula is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
The distance between Colombo and Namunukula is 227 km. The road distance is 212.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Namunukula without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Colombo to Namunukula, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Namunukula is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 44m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Namunukula is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Colombo to Namunukula.
There are 1398+ hotels available in Namunukula.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Namunukula, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Post
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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