There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batuwatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 20mRs 1,713–3,512Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
1h 33mRs 1,329–1,747Drive 74.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batuwattacar 74.7 km
1h 26mRs 3,342–4,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Batuwattataxi 74.7 km
1h 26mRs 20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batuwatta is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batuwatta is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Batuwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Batuwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Colombo and Batuwatta is 81 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batuwatta without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Colombo to Batuwatta, including transfers.
Colombo to Batuwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Batuwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batuwatta is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batuwatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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 Batuwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Colombo to Batuwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batuwatta is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Colombo to Batuwatta.
There are 142+ hotels available in Batuwatta.