There are 3 ways to get from Oddusuddan to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oddusuddan to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oddusuddan to Colombo is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddusuddan to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kanagarayankulam and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Oddusuddan to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Mankulam and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Oddusuddan and Colombo is 338 km. The road distance is 308.8 km.
The best way to get from Oddusuddan to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Oddusuddan to Colombo, including transfers.
Oddusuddan to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kanagarayankulam station.
Oddusuddan to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mankulam station.
The best way to get from Oddusuddan to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Oddusuddan, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kanagarayankulam to Pettah twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,491 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mankulam to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mankulam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kanagarayankulam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,491
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Oddusuddan to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Oddusuddan to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddusuddan to Colombo is 309 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Oddusuddan to Colombo.
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