There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Urapola by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Urapolataxi
55 minRs 1,950–3,814Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 49mRs 708–872Drive 44.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Urapolacar 44.6 km
49 minRs 2,004–2,895Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Urapolataxi 44.6 km
49 minRs 12,000–15,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Urapola is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Urapola is to drive which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Urapola. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Colombo and Urapola is 50 km. The road distance is 44.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Urapola without a car is to train and taxi which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Colombo to Urapola, including transfers.
Colombo to Urapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Urapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Urapola is 45 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Colombo to Urapola.
There are 168+ hotels available in Urapola.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Urapola, Western, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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