There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Polwatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
2h 3mRs 2,353–4,340Bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 25mRs 1,538–2,619Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus
2h 22mRs 1,604–2,080Drive 114.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Polwattacar 114.4 km
1h 49mRs 5,120–7,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Polwattataxi 114.4 km
1h 49mRs 31,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Polwatta is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Polwatta is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Polwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at ibbagamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Polwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Colombo and Polwatta is 115 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Polwatta without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Colombo to Polwatta, including transfers.
Colombo to Polwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Polwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Polwatta is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Polwatta, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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 Polwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at ibbagamuwa station.
Colombo to Polwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Polwatta is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Colombo to Polwatta.
There are 206+ hotels available in Polwatta.