There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nelumpokuna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Mahawewabus
1h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokunatrain Colombo
2h 44mRs 1,200–2,600Drive 71.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nelumpokunacar 71.2 km
1h 12mRs 3,019–4,360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nelumpokunataxi 71.2 km
1h 12mRs 19,000–24,000
Colombo to Nelumpokuna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nelumpokuna is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nelumpokuna is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Nelumpokuna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Colombo and Nelumpokuna is 76 km. The road distance is 71.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nelumpokuna without a car is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Colombo to Nelumpokuna, including transfers.
Colombo to Nelumpokuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nelumpokuna is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 44m.
Colombo to Nelumpokuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nelumpokuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nelumpokuna is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Colombo to Nelumpokuna.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nelumpokuna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Mahawewa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,100–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Mahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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
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