There are 5 ways to get from Marawila to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Wennappuwa
best- Take the bus from Wennappuwa to Pettahbus
1h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tummodara to Maradanatrain Puttalam
2h 22mRs 2,144–4,015Drive 60.1 km
- Drive from Marawila to Colombocar 60.1 km
52 minRs 2,704–3,905Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marawila to Colombotaxi 60.1 km
52 minRs 16,000–20,000Bus
- Take the bus from Mahawewa to Pettahbus
1h 35m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marawila to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Marawila to Colombo is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Marawila to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Wennappuwa and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Marawila to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tummodara and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Marawila and Colombo is 69 km. The road distance is 60.1 km.
The best way to get from Marawila to Colombo without a car is to bus via Wennappuwa which takes 1h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Marawila to Colombo, including transfers.
Marawila to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wennappuwa station.
Marawila to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Tummodara station.
The best way to get from Marawila to Colombo is to bus via Wennappuwa which takes 1h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Marawila, North Western, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Tummodara to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Tummodara to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Mahawewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Marawila to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Marawila to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marawila to Colombo is 60 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Marawila to Colombo.
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