There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kalupahana by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
3h 54mRs 2,860–3,412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ohiyatrain Colombo
7h 47mRs 2,579–4,733Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalupahanacar 161.5 km
2h 37mRs 7,361–10,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kalupahanataxi 161.5 km
2h 37mRs 44,000–55,000Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Kalupahanataxi
6h 7mRs 5,612–6,666
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalupahana is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalupahana is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kalupahana. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Haldummulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kalupahana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ohiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Kalupahana is 185 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalupahana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Colombo to Kalupahana, including transfers.
Colombo to Kalupahana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Kalupahana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalupahana is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalupahana, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ohiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–55,000
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
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kalupahana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Haldummulla station.
Colombo to Kalupahana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ohiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalupahana is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Colombo to Kalupahana.
There are 1063+ hotels available in Kalupahana.