There are 3 ways to get from Demodara to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Demodara to Colombo by train
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The cheapest way to get from Demodara to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Demodara to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Demodara and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Demodara and Colombo is 213 km. The road distance is 200.8 km.
The best way to get from Demodara to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Demodara to Colombo, including transfers.
Demodara to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Demodara station.
The best way to get from Demodara to Colombo is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 20m.
Demodara to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Demodara to Colombo is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Demodara to Colombo.
What companies run services between Demodara, Uva, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Demodara to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Demodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
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