There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Laxapana by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 37mRs 22,375–122,407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 26mRs 2,145–2,833Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Watawalatrain Colombo
4h 48mRs 2,624–4,644Drive 100 km
- Drive from Colombo to Laxapanacar 100 km
1h 53mRs 4,560–6,586Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Laxapanataxi 100 km
1h 53mRs 27,000–33,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Laxapana is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Laxapana is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Laxapana. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Laxapana. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Colombo and Laxapana is 142 km. The road distance is 100 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Laxapana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo to Laxapana, including transfers.
Colombo to Laxapana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Laxapana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Laxapana is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 26m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Laxapana, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Watawala every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Laxapana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Laxapana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Watawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Laxapana is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Colombo to Laxapana.
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