There are 5 ways to get from Menikhinna to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kandy
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 43mRs 1,898–3,825Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 17mRs 1,101–1,280Drive 123.8 km
- Drive from Menikhinna to Colombocar 123.8 km
2h 12mRs 5,657–8,171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Menikhinna to Colombotaxi 123.8 km
2h 12mRs 34,000–41,000Train
- Take the train from Yatirawana to Colombo Forttrain Matale
4h 4mRs 1,678–3,565
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menikhinna to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Menikhinna to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Menikhinna 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Menikhinna to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Menikhinna and Colombo is 130 km. The road distance is 123.8 km.
The best way to get from Menikhinna to Colombo without a car is to train via Kandy which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Menikhinna to Colombo, including transfers.
Menikhinna to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Menikhinna to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Menikhinna to Colombo is to train via Kandy which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Menikhinna, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. 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 Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Yatirawana to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Menikhinna to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Menikhinna to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menikhinna to Colombo is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Menikhinna to Colombo.
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