There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Alawala by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Alawalataxi
1h 8mRs 2,300–4,264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
2h 2mRs 1,058–1,272Drive 53.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Alawalacar 53.9 km
1h 2mRs 2,424–3,501Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Alawalataxi 53.9 km
1h 2mRs 14,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Alawala is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Alawala is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Alawala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Alawala is 58 km. The road distance is 53.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Alawala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Colombo to Alawala, including transfers.
Colombo to Alawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Alawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Alawala is 54 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Colombo to Alawala.
There are 123+ hotels available in Alawala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Alawala, Western, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–18,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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