There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Rakwana by bus, car, taxi, or train
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 Madampebus 122/210
3h 48mRs 1,709–2,145Drive 130.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rakwanacar 130.8 km
2h 19mRs 5,792–8,366Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Rakwanataxi 130.8 km
2h 19mRs 36,000–43,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Rakwanataxi
3h 28mRs 14,234–18,913
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rakwana is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Rakwana is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Rakwana. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Colombo and Rakwana is 129 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rakwana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Colombo to Rakwana, including transfers.
Colombo to Rakwana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Rakwana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Rakwana is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Colombo to Rakwana.
There are 332+ hotels available in Rakwana.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rakwana, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–43,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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