There are 4 ways to get from Haldummulla to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo
4h 37mRs 2,200–2,700Train
- Take the train from Idalgasinna to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
8h 24mRs 2,462–4,573Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Haldummulla to Colombocar 163.1 km
2h 47mRs 7,221–10,430Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Colombotaxi 163.1 km
2h 47mRs 44,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haldummulla to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Haldummulla to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haldummulla and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Haldummulla to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Idalgasinna and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Haldummulla and Colombo is 179 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Haldummulla to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
The bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs once daily.
Haldummulla to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Haldummulla station.
Haldummulla to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Idalgasinna station.
The best way to get from Haldummulla to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4600 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Haldummulla, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Idalgasinna to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Idalgasinna to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Haldummulla to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Haldummulla to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haldummulla to Colombo is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Haldummulla to Colombo.
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