There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sinigama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to HikkaduwaMaradana
1h 44mRs 1,643–3,484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda2-3 / ...
3h 8mRs 1,264–1,541Drive 95.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sinigama95.8 km
1h 42mRs 3,990–5,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Sinigama95.8 km
1h 42mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sinigama is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sinigama is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Colombo and Sinigama is 99 km. The road distance is 95.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sinigama without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Colombo to Sinigama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sinigama is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 3h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sinigama is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colombo to Sinigama.
There are 2345+ hotels available in Sinigama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sinigama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,100 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,100
- 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 2,500–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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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