How to get from Colombo to Madawala
2 ways, 167 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 24m | Rs1,800–2,390 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 24m | Rs11,950–17,950 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Colombo to Madawala?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 24m door to door. The straight-line distance is 167 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Colombo to Madawala?
- Drive is the cheapest, from Rs1,800. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Madawala from Colombo by road?
- About 190 km, roughly 4h 24m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around Rs1,800–2,390; tolls and parking are extra.