There are 5 ways to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kadugannawa
best- Take the train from Kadugannawa to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 2mRs 2,210–4,193Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
3h 30mRs 1,974–3,915Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 38mRs 2,120–2,485Drive 102.8 km
- Drive from Hemmathagama to Colombocar 102.8 km
1h 47mRs 4,676–6,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hemmathagama to Colombotaxi 102.8 km
1h 47mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hemmathagama station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hemmathagama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kadugannawa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Hemmathagama and Colombo is 121 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo without a car is to train via Kadugannawa which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo, including transfers.
Hemmathagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Hemmathagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kadugannawa station.
The best way to get from Hemmathagama to Colombo is to train via Kadugannawa which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Hemmathagama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kadugannawa to Maradana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kadugannawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hemmathagama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Hemmathagama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hemmathagama to Colombo is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hemmathagama to Colombo.
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