There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Neluwa by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Neluwataxi
2h 32mRs 6,734–9,555Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Neluwataxi
4h 23mRs 4,105–4,931Drive 108 km
- Drive from Colombo to Neluwacar 108 km
1h 56mRs 4,565–6,594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Neluwataxi 108 km
1h 56mRs 29,000–36,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Neluwa is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Neluwa is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
The distance between Colombo and Neluwa is 126 km. The road distance is 108 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Neluwa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Colombo to Neluwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Neluwa is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Colombo to Neluwa.
There are 116+ hotels available in Neluwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Neluwa, Southern, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Neluwa. However, you can take the train to Ahungalla then take the taxi to Neluwa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rathnapura then take the taxi to Neluwa.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,800–36,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.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
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