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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Poonakary

Composite routes from Colombo to Poonakary

Cheapest
6 h 8 min
Car
358 km.
from $19

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:
$195.65–$489.13

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Palai
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.85–$6.52

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Pallai
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.71
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Poonakary?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Poonakary is to train which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Poonakary?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Poonakary is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .

How far is it from Colombo to Poonakary?

The distance between Colombo and Poonakary is 421 km. The road distance is 358.1 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Poonakary without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Poonakary without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $15.22 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Poonakary?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Colombo to Poonakary, including transfers.

Train or bus from Colombo to Poonakary?

The best way to get from Colombo to Poonakary is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $15.22 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 6h 56m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Poonakary?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Poonakary is 358 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Colombo to Poonakary.

Where can I stay near Poonakary?

There are eight+ hotels available in Poonakary. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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