What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 1100 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Rawatawatta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Soysapura. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Rawatawatta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Moratuwa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Colombo to Rawatawatta?

The distance between Colombo and Rawatawatta is 19 km. The road distance is 18.7 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Rawatawatta without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta?

The train from Fort Station to Moratuwa takes 24 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Rawatawatta bus from?

Colombo to Rawatawatta bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Rawatawatta train from?

Colombo to Rawatawatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Rawatawatta?

The best way to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta is to train which takes 24 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 1100 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Colombo to Rawatawatta bus arrive?

Colombo to Rawatawatta bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Soysapura station.

Where does the Colombo to Rawatawatta train arrive?

Colombo to Rawatawatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Moratuwa station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Rawatawatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Rawatawatta is 19 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Colombo to Rawatawatta.

Where can I stay near Rawatawatta?

There are 1442+ hotels available in Rawatawatta.

Colombo to Rawatawatta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Rawatawatta by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Moratuwatrain Maradana
24 min
Rs 1,100–2,900
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Soysapurabus
35 min
Rs 750–1,100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Rawatawattataxi 18.7 km
21 min
Rs 5,000–6,500
Drive 18.7 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Rawatawattacar 18.7 km
21 min
Rs 853–1,231

Colombo to Rawatawatta by train

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Distance: 19.2 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rawatawatta, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Moratuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Soysapura twice daily, and the journey takes 35 min. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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