There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Wathuregama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 23mRs 1,474–3,213Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 6mRs 2,093–2,528Drive 79.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Wathuregamacar 79.1 km
1h 27mRs 3,555–5,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Wathuregamataxi 79.1 km
1h 27mRs 21,000–26,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 7mRs 1,514–2,611
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wathuregama is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wathuregama is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Wathuregama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Wathuregama. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Wathuregama is 77 km. The road distance is 79.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wathuregama without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colombo to Wathuregama, including transfers.
Colombo to Wathuregama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Wathuregama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wathuregama is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wathuregama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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 Wathuregama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Wathuregama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Wathuregama is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Wathuregama.
There are 1836+ hotels available in Wathuregama.