There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi
2h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
2h 48mRs 2,392–5,768Drive 115.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nikaweratiyacar 115.7 km
2h 28mRs 4,889–7,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nikaweratiyataxi 115.7 km
2h 28mRs 31,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
The distance between Colombo and Nikaweratiya is 139 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Colombo to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nikaweratiya is 116 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo to Nikaweratiya.
There are five+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- 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 2,600–4,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–38,000
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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