There are 5 ways to get from Akurala North to Colombo by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 5mRs 1,992–3,937Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 5mRs 1,122–2,160Drive 91.8 km
- Drive from Akurala North to Colombocar 91.8 km
1h 39mRs 4,066–5,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akurala North to Colombotaxi 91.8 km
1h 39mRs 25,000–30,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Akurala North to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 41mRs 32,197–116,005
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akurala North to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Akurala North to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akurala North to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Akurala North to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Akurala North and Colombo is 89 km. The road distance is 91.8 km.
The best way to get from Akurala North to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Akurala North to Colombo, including transfers.
Akurala North to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Akurala North to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Akurala North to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Akurala North, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–30,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Akurala North to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Akurala North to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akurala North to Colombo is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Akurala North to Colombo.
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