There are 4 ways to get from Manampitiya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 16mRs 3,077–3,437Train
cheapest- Take the train from Manampitiya to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
5h 16mRs 1,300–8,500Drive 229.4 km
- Drive from Manampitiya to Colombocar 229.4 km
3h 33mRs 9,728–14,052Train, fly
- Take the train from Manampitiya to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 51mRs 20,139–99,053
Manampitiya to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manampitiya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manampitiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manampitiya and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Manampitiya and Colombo is 230 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
The best way to get from Manampitiya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Manampitiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Manampitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Manampitiya station.
The best way to get from Manampitiya to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 5h 16m.
Manampitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manampitiya to Colombo is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Manampitiya to Colombo.
What companies run services between Manampitiya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Manampitiya to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 5h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Manampitiya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- 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 2,800–8,500
Train from Manampitiya to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,570
- 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 2,520–2,570
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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