There are 5 ways to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
best- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
2h 6mRs 1,813–2,124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 13mRs 1,243–2,302Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 6mRs 2,156–4,130Drive 80 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Fort Stationcar 80 km
1h 27mRs 3,614–5,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Fort Stationtaxi 80 km
1h 27mRs 22,000–26,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Fort Station. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Fort Station station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Fort Station is 105 km. The road distance is 80 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station without a car is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Fort Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Balapitiya to Fort Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Fort Station, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 320–360 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Balapitiya to Fort Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Balapitiya to Fort Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Fort Station is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Balapitiya to Fort Station.
There are 1334+ hotels available in Fort Station.