There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Serukele by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
2h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoyatrain Colombo
3h 50mRs 1,908–3,748Drive 106.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Serukelecar 106.7 km
1h 42mRs 4,870–7,034Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Serukeletaxi 106.7 km
1h 42mRs 29,000–35,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Serukele is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Serukele is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Serukele. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Arachchikattuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Serukele. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Battaluoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Colombo and Serukele is 112 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Serukele without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Colombo to Serukele, including transfers.
Colombo to Serukele bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Serukele train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Serukele is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Serukele, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 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 29,000–35,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Serukele bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Colombo to Serukele train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Battaluoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Serukele is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colombo to Serukele.
There are 20+ hotels available in Serukele.