There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karawita by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
2h 57mRs 1,205–1,431Drive 98.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karawitacar 98.4 km
1h 55mRs 4,482–6,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Karawitataxi 98.4 km
1h 55mRs 27,000–32,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Kalutara South to Karawitataxi
2h 16mRs 4,904–7,370
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karawita is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karawita is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karawita. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Rathnapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Colombo and Karawita is 99 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karawita without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Colombo to Karawita, including transfers.
Colombo to Karawita bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Karawita bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Rathnapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karawita is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Colombo to Karawita.
There are 78+ hotels available in Karawita.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karawita, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 300–340 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–32,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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