There are 5 ways to get from Minneriya to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
3h 49mRs 2,341–2,903Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 41mRs 1,749–3,731Drive 195.9 km
- Drive from Minneriya to Colombocar 195.9 km
3h 3mRs 8,909–12,868Train, fly
- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 35mRs 21,549–100,021Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
4h 21mRs 3,885–4,455
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneriya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Minneriya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Minneriya and Colombo is 200 km. The road distance is 195.9 km.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Minneriya to Colombo, including transfers.
Minneriya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Habarana station.
Minneriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Minneriya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Habarana to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hingurakgoda to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hingurakgoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Minneriya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Minneriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneriya to Colombo is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Minneriya to Colombo.
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