There are 4 ways to get from Seruvila to Colombo by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Seruvila to Palampoddarutaxi
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
5h 46mRs 3,883–4,867Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
7h 11mRs 3,307–5,763Train
- Take the train from China Bay to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
6h 50mRs 3,721–6,062Drive 265.8 km
- Drive from Seruvila to Colombocar 265.8 km
4h 22mRs 11,985–17,312
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seruvila to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Seruvila to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seruvila to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Thambalagamuwa and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Seruvila to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Seruvila and Colombo is 288 km. The road distance is 265.8 km.
The best way to get from Seruvila to Colombo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Seruvila to Colombo, including transfers.
Seruvila to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Thambalagamuwa station.
Seruvila to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Seruvila to Colombo is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Seruvila, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 800–900 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Superline Travels also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from China Bay to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–3,500
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Seruvila to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Seruvila to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seruvila to Colombo is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Seruvila to Colombo.
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