There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
49 minRs 1,700–3,514Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 43mRs 458–532Drive 41.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Watupitiwalacar 41.2 km
43 minRs 1,854–2,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Watupitiwalataxi 41.2 km
43 minRs 11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala is to bus which costs Rs. 450 - Rs. 550 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Watupitiwala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
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 45 km. The road distance is 41.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Colombo to Watupitiwala, including transfers.
Colombo to Watupitiwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 450 - Rs. 550 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Watupitiwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Veyangoda every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Watupitiwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, 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.
There are 178+ hotels available in Watupitiwala.