There are 4 ways to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balana to Fort StationBadulla / ...
2h 44mRs 2,203–4,385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
3h 11mRs 1,742–2,038Drive 102.8 km
- Drive from Hemmathagama to Colombo102.8 km
1h 50mRs 4,298–6,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hemmathagama to Colombo102.8 km
1h 50mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
The distance between Hemmathagama and Colombo is 118 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 3h 11m.
Yes, the driving distance between Hemmathagama to Colombo is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Hemmathagama to Colombo.
There are 1483+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Hemmathagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Balana to Fort Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Balana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,200
- 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 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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