There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Udubaddawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Mahawewabus
1h 49mDrive 74.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Udubaddawacar 74.4 km
1h 17mRs 3,344–4,830Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Nattandiyatrain Colombo
2h 46mRs 3,822–6,095Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Udubaddawataxi 74.4 km
1h 17mRs 20,000–25,000Train via Kudawew
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kudawewtrain Colombo
3hRs 4,127–6,403
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Udubaddawa is to drive which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Udubaddawa is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Udubaddawa. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Mahawewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Udubaddawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Nattandiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Colombo and Udubaddawa is 90 km. The road distance is 74.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Udubaddawa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Colombo to Udubaddawa, including transfers.
Colombo to Udubaddawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Udubaddawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Udubaddawa is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Udubaddawa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Mahawewa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Nattandiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Nattandiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Kudawew
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Mahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Udubaddawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mahawewa station.
Colombo to Udubaddawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nattandiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Udubaddawa is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Colombo to Udubaddawa.
There are 92+ hotels available in Udubaddawa.