There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Veyangoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to VeyangodaColombo
41 minRs 1,100–2,600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to NittambuwaColombo
1h 46mRs 538–632Drive 38 km
- Drive from Colombo to Veyangoda38 km
40 minRs 1,587–2,292Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Veyangoda38 km
40 minRs 10,000–13,000
Colombo to Veyangoda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Veyangoda is to bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 650 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Veyangoda is to drive which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Veyangoda. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Colombo and Veyangoda is 38 km. The road distance is 38 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Veyangoda without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2600.
The train from Fort Station to Veyangoda takes 41 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Colombo to Veyangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Veyangoda is to train which takes 41 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 650 and takes 1h 46m.
Colombo to Veyangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Veyangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Veyangoda is 38 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Colombo to Veyangoda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Veyangoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Veyangoda every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,600 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,600
- 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 1,100–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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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