There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Waikkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Colombo to Waikkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Waikkala is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Waikkala is to drive which takes 39 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kochchikade. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Waikkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Colombo and Waikkala is 48 km. The road distance is 44.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Waikkala without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Kochchikade takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Waikkala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Waikkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Waikkala is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Waikkala, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kochchikade twice daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kochchikade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Waikkala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kochchikade station.
Colombo to Waikkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Waikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Waikkala is 45 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Colombo to Waikkala.
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