There are 4 ways to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 6mRs 1,883–3,807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 13mRs 977–1,988Drive 80 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Fort Stationcar 80 km
1h 27mRs 3,630–5,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Fort Stationtaxi 80 km
1h 27mRs 22,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2000 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 Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
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 90 km. The road distance is 80 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Fort Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900.
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 Ambalangoda 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 train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Fort Station, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 1451+ hotels available in Fort Station.