There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Alubomulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Panadurabus
38 minRs 1,344–1,701Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Panaduratrain Maradana
39 minRs 1,790–3,599Drive 33.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Alubomullacar 33.4 km
39 minRs 1,478–2,135Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Alubomullataxi 33.4 km
39 minRs 9,000–11,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Panadurabus
55 min
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Alubomulla is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Alubomulla is to bus which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Alubomulla. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Alubomulla. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Colombo and Alubomulla is 34 km. The road distance is 33.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Alubomulla without a car is to bus which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Colombo to Alubomulla, including transfers.
Colombo to Alubomulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Alubomulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Alubomulla is to bus which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Alubomulla, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Panadura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Panadura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Alubomulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Panadura station.
Colombo to Alubomulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Panadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Alubomulla is 33 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Colombo to Alubomulla.
There are 805+ hotels available in Alubomulla.