There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Suriyakanda by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
4h 5mRs 3,509–4,245Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Suriyakandacar 149.6 km
2h 29mRs 6,342–9,161Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Suriyakandataxi 149.6 km
2h 29mRs 41,000–49,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Suriyakandataxi
3h 45mRs 14,234–18,555
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Suriyakanda is to bus which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Suriyakanda is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Colombo and Suriyakanda is 145 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Suriyakanda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Colombo to Suriyakanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Suriyakanda is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Colombo to Suriyakanda.
There are 340+ hotels available in Suriyakanda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Suriyakanda, 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 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–49,000
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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