There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Watawala (Station) by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 20mRs 23,825–131,707Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
3h 57mRs 700–1,200Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalawatawalatrain Colombo
4h 36mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 107.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Watawala (Station)car 107.3 km
1h 56mRs 4,839–6,989Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Watawala (Station)taxi 107.3 km
1h 56mRs 29,000–35,000
Colombo to Watawala (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Watawala (Station) is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Watawala (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ihalawatawala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Colombo and Watawala (Station) is 130 km. The road distance is 107.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Watawala (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Colombo to Watawala (Station), including transfers.
Colombo to Watawala (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Watawala (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Watawala (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 57m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Watawala (Station), Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Watawala every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ihalawatawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
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 Watawala (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Watawala (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ihalawatawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Watawala (Station) is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Colombo to Watawala (Station).
There are 279+ hotels available in Watawala (Station).