Colombo to North Western Province

When you want to get from Colombo to North Western Province, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Van
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 22.10. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 17.89.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Colombo to North Western Province. Your trip will be a total of 23 miles (37 km). The flying distance is 18 miles (28 km).

The travel time from Colombo to North Western Province can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 2 hours.

The cost of the trip from Colombo to North Western Province varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Stef Lanka Shuttle: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 17.89 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as USD 22.10.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Colombo to North Western Province:

• Van price : USD 17.89 - USD 22.10;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 49.45 to USD 52.61.

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Vans from Colombo to North Western Province depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo to North Western Province. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 49.45.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Colombo to North Western Province. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Colombo to North Western Province.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Colombo to North Western Province? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 100% decided to catch a taxi.