There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Nittambuwabus
48 minRs 1,111–1,430Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
49 minRs 1,700–3,514Drive 41.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Watupitiwalacar 41.2 km
43 minRs 1,874–2,706Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Watupitiwalataxi 41.2 km
43 minRs 11,000–14,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Nittambuwabus
53 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Watupitiwala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Watupitiwala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Veyangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Colombo and Watupitiwala is 41 km. The road distance is 41.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala, including transfers.
Colombo to Watupitiwala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Watupitiwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala is to bus which takes 48 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 49 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Watupitiwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Nittambuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Veyangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 Watupitiwala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Colombo to Watupitiwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Veyangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Watupitiwala is 41 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Colombo to Watupitiwala.
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