There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Ballapitiya West by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Malagala to Ballapitiya Westtaxi
1h 37mRs 1,856–2,269Drive 43.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ballapitiya Westcar 43.1 km
46 minRs 1,954–2,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ballapitiya Westtaxi 43.1 km
46 minRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ballapitiya West is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ballapitiya West is to drive which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900.
The distance between Colombo and Ballapitiya West is 54 km. The road distance is 43.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ballapitiya West without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo to Ballapitiya West, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ballapitiya West is 43 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Colombo to Ballapitiya West.
There are 532+ hotels available in Ballapitiya West.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ballapitiya West, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ballapitiya West. However, you can take the bus to Malagala then take the taxi to Ballapitiya West. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Ballapitiya West in around 46 min.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–14,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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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