There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batuwita by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 51mRs 1,284–1,531Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
3h 28mRs 940–3,922Drive 156.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batuwitacar 156.1 km
1h 59mRs 6,864–9,914Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Batuwitataxi 156.1 km
1h 59mRs 42,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batuwita is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batuwita is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Batuwita station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Batuwita. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Batuwita is 168 km. The road distance is 156.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batuwita without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Colombo to Batuwita, including transfers.
Colombo to Batuwita bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Batuwita train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batuwita is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batuwita, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–55,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Batuwita bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Batuwita train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batuwita is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Colombo to Batuwita.
There are 3892+ hotels available in Batuwita.