There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Hettipola by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Hettipolataxi
2h 6mRs 3,733–6,012Bus, taxi via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Hettipolataxi
2h 43mRs 2,338–3,619Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Hettipolataxi
2h 33mDrive 91.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hettipolacar 91.3 km
1h 42mRs 4,151–5,996Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hettipolataxi 91.3 km
1h 42mRs 25,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Madampetrain Colombo
3h 24mRs 6,231–9,408
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hettipola is to bus and taxi via Kurunegala which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hettipola is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Hettipola. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Colombo and Hettipola is 122 km. The road distance is 91.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hettipola without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Colombo to Hettipola, including transfers.
Colombo to Hettipola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Hettipola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hettipola is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colombo to Hettipola.
There are eight+ hotels available in Hettipola.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hettipola, North Western, 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 Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–30,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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