There are 5 ways to get from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
2h 2mRs 2,373–5,723Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
2h 36mRs 800–1,100Drive 56.5 km
- Drive from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgamacar 56.5 km
1h 4mRs 2,548–3,680Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgamataxi 56.5 km
1h 4mRs 17,000–21,000Train via Dehiwala
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
2h 19mRs 2,371–5,720
Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Aluthgama via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Bambalapitiya and Aluthgama is 55 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama, including transfers.
Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama via Mount Lavinia in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bambalapitiya to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Mount Lavinia to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Dehiwala to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bambalapitiya to Aluthgama.
There are 896+ hotels available in Aluthgama.