There are 3 ways to get from Punanai to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Punanai to Colombo by train
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The cheapest way to get from Punanai to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Punanai to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punanai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Punani and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Punanai and Colombo is 298 km. The road distance is 260.8 km.
The best way to get from Punanai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Punanai to Colombo, including transfers.
Punanai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Punanai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Punani station.
The best way to get from Punanai to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Punanai, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Punani to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Punani to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Punanai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Punanai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punanai to Colombo is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Punanai to Colombo.
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