There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Potuwila by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1h 5mRs 2,106–2,767Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain Maradana
1h 28mRs 2,316–4,286Drive 53.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Potuwilacar 53.5 km
1h 3mRs 2,413–3,485Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Potuwilataxi 53.5 km
1h 3mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Potuwila is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Potuwila is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Potuwila. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Potuwila. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beruwala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Potuwila is 55 km. The road distance is 53.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Potuwila without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Colombo to Potuwila, including transfers.
Colombo to Potuwila bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Potuwila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Potuwila is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Potuwila, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beruwala 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Potuwila bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo to Potuwila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beruwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Potuwila is 53 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Colombo to Potuwila.
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