There are 4 ways to get from Balapitiya to Weligama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Weligamabus
1h 14mRs 1,723–2,191Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Weligamatrain Maradana
1h 27mRs 2,156–4,030Drive 68.4 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Weligamacar 68.4 km
55 minRs 3,012–4,350Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Weligamataxi 68.4 km
55 minRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Weligama is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Weligama is to drive which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Weligama. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Weligama. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Weligama is 65 km. The road distance is 68.4 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Weligama without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Balapitiya to Weligama, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Weligama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Weligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Weligama is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Weligama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Weligama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Weligama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Balapitiya to Weligama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Weligama station.
Balapitiya to Weligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Weligama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Weligama is 68 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Balapitiya to Weligama.
There are 4498+ hotels available in Weligama.