There are 5 ways to get from Namunukula to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
5h 41mRs 3,946–4,763Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
9h 20mRs 3,070–5,291Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
6h 27mRs 3,650–6,408Drive 209.2 km
- Drive from Namunukula to Colombocar 209.2 km
3h 36mRs 9,261–13,377Bus via Dowa
- Take the bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
5h 55mRs 3,259–4,088
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Namunukula to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Namunukula to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Namunukula to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Namunukula to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Namunukula and Colombo is 225 km. The road distance is 209.2 km.
The best way to get from Namunukula to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Namunukula to Colombo, including transfers.
Namunukula to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Namunukula to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Namunukula to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Namunukula, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ella to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Namunukula to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Namunukula to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Namunukula to Colombo is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Namunukula to Colombo.
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