There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Parakaduwa by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala122/210
- Take the taxi from Malagala to Parakaduwa
2h 24mRs 4,656–5,669Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura122/210
2h 27mRs 1,405–1,831Drive 68.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Parakaduwa68.4 km
1h 12mRs 2,865–4,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Parakaduwa68.4 km
1h 12mRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Parakaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Parakaduwa is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4200.
The distance between Colombo and Parakaduwa is 79 km. The road distance is 68.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Parakaduwa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Colombo to Parakaduwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Parakaduwa is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Colombo to Parakaduwa.
There are 156+ hotels available in Parakaduwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Parakaduwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 300–340 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.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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