There are 4 ways to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maho to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
2h 55mRs 2,348–5,757Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Nikaweratiya to Arachchikattuwataxi
- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettahbus
3h 1mDrive 115.3 km
- Drive from Nikaweratiya to Colombocar 115.3 km
2h 27mRs 4,849–7,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nikaweratiya to Colombotaxi 115.3 km
2h 27mRs 31,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
The distance between Nikaweratiya and Colombo is 159 km. The road distance is 115.3 km.
The best way to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Nikaweratiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikaweratiya to Colombo is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Nikaweratiya to Colombo.
There are 1437+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- 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 2,600–4,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–38,000
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