There are 6 ways to get from Maviddapuram to Colombo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Kankesanturai
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
6h 59mRs 1,687–3,857Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tellipallai to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
7h 36mRs 1,628–3,788Bus
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
7h 39mRs 2,963–3,110Drive 405.2 km
- Drive from Maviddapuram to Colombocar 405.2 km
6h 42mRs 18,069–26,100Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 25mRs 99,084–191,691Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
10h 37mRs 2,389–2,987
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maviddapuram to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Maviddapuram to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 200000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maviddapuram to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Maviddapuram to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Maviddapuram and Colombo is 420 km. The road distance is 405.2 km.
The best way to get from Maviddapuram to Colombo without a car is to train via Kankesanturai which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Maviddapuram to Colombo, including transfers.
Maviddapuram to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kankesanturai station.
Maviddapuram to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Maviddapuram to Colombo is to train via Kankesanturai which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 200000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Maviddapuram, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–180,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Tellipallai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Maviddapuram to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Maviddapuram to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maviddapuram to Colombo is 405 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Maviddapuram to Colombo.
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