There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Laxapana Dam 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 38mRs 23,475–122,407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 27mRs 2,145–2,933Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Watawalatrain Colombo
4h 49mRs 2,624–4,744Drive 100.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Laxapana Damcar 100.9 km
1h 54mRs 4,585–6,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Laxapana Damtaxi 100.9 km
1h 54mRs 27,000–33,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Laxapana Dam is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Laxapana Dam is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Laxapana Dam. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Laxapana Dam. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Colombo and Laxapana Dam is 143 km. The road distance is 100.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Laxapana Dam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Colombo to Laxapana Dam, including transfers.
Colombo to Laxapana Dam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Laxapana Dam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Laxapana Dam is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 27m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Laxapana Dam, 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 13,000–110,000
- 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 54m
- 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 Dam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Laxapana Dam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Watawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Laxapana Dam is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Colombo to Laxapana Dam.
There are 264+ hotels available in Laxapana Dam.