There are 4 ways to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
1h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pulachchikulam to MaradanaPuttalam
4h 11mRs 1,200–3,300Drive 103.5 km
- Drive from Pulichchakulama to Colombo103.5 km
1h 43mRs 4,332–6,257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pulichchakulama to Colombo103.5 km
1h 43mRs 28,000–34,000
Pulichchakulama to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pulachchikulam and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Pulichchakulama and Colombo is 112 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo, including transfers.
Pulichchakulama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pulachchikulam station.
The best way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 11m.
Pulichchakulama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pulichchakulama to Colombo is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Pulichchakulama to Colombo.
What companies run services between Pulichchakulama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pulachchikulam to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pulachchikulam to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,300
- 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 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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