There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Alawathupitiya by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
55 minRs 2,300–2,850Drive 23.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Alawathupitiyacar 23.9 km
27 minRs 1,082–1,562Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawatupitiyatrain Colombo
56 minRs 1,100–2,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Alawathupitiyataxi 23.9 km
27 minRs 6,500–8,000
Colombo to Alawathupitiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Alawathupitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1600 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Alawathupitiya is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Alawathupitiya station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Alawatupitiya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Colombo and Alawathupitiya is 40 km. The road distance is 23.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Alawathupitiya without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Colombo to Alawathupitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Alawathupitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Alawathupitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Alawathupitiya is to bus which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Alawathupitiya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 100–150 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Alawatupitiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawatupitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
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
Colombo to Alawathupitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Colombo to Alawathupitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawatupitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Alawathupitiya is 24 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Colombo to Alawathupitiya.
There are 1814+ hotels available in Alawathupitiya.