There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Bowawatta by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Bowawattataxi
2h 18mDrive 90.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Bowawattacar 90.8 km
1h 26mRs 4,137–5,976Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Madampetrain Colombo
3h 9mRs 4,331–6,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bowawattataxi 90.8 km
1h 26mRs 25,000–30,000Train via Nelumpokuna
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokunatrain Colombo
3h 10mRs 4,628–7,005
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bowawatta is to drive which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bowawatta is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Bowawatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Colombo and Bowawatta is 124 km. The road distance is 90.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bowawatta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Colombo to Bowawatta, including transfers.
Colombo to Bowawatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Bowawatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bowawatta is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Colombo to Bowawatta.
There are 28+ hotels available in Bowawatta.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bowawatta, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Madampe 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–30,000
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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