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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Kantale Dam

Composite routes from Colombo to Kantale Dam

Cheapest
3 h 29 min
Car
217 km.
from $11
Other
1 h 57 min
Plane, Taxi
202 km.
from $426.78
6 h 47 min
202 km.
from $12.93

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Kantale
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.41–$4.46

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Kantale
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.83

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam is to train which costs $1.41 - $4.46 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 57m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Kantale Dam?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kantale Dam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kantale via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Kantale Dam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kantale Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Colombo to Kantale Dam?

The distance between Colombo and Kantale Dam is 216 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kantale Dam without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $8.15 - $9.24 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kantale Dam bus from?

Colombo to Kantale Dam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kantale Dam train from?

Colombo to Kantale Dam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Kantale Dam?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kantale Dam is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $8.15 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.41 - $4.46 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Colombo to Kantale Dam bus arrive?

Colombo to Kantale Dam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.

Where does the Colombo to Kantale Dam train arrive?

Colombo to Kantale Dam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kantale Station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kantale Dam?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kantale Dam is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Colombo to Kantale Dam.
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