There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mapalagama by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Mapalagamataxi
2h 13mRs 5,553–8,441Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
- Take the taxi from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Mapalagamataxi
2h 18mRs 2,893–3,528Drive 112.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mapalagamacar 112.6 km
1h 41mRs 4,986–7,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Mapalagamataxi 112.6 km
1h 41mRs 31,000–37,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mapalagama is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mapalagama is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
The distance between Colombo and Mapalagama is 124 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mapalagama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Colombo to Mapalagama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mapalagama is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Colombo to Mapalagama.
There are 2692+ hotels available in Mapalagama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mapalagama, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mapalagama. However, you can take the train to Hikkaduwa then take the taxi to Mapalagama. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kurundugaha Heththapma then take the taxi to Mapalagama.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–37,000
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
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
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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