There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Wadduwabus
46 minRs 800–1,100Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Northtrain Maradana
59 minRs 1,200–2,900Drive 40.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwacar 40.4 km
47 minRs 1,778–2,567Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwataxi 40.4 km
47 minRs 11,000–14,000
Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa is to bus which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Wadduwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kalutara North. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Colombo and Maha Waskaduwa is 40 km. The road distance is 40.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100.
The bus from Colombo to Wadduwa takes 46 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa is to bus which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maha Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Wadduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara North once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara North
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Wadduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Wadduwa station.
Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa is 40 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Colombo to Maha Waskaduwa.
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