There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Weeraketiya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
4h 5mRs 6,429–8,230Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 5mRs 5,740–10,057Drive 185.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Weeraketiyacar 185.3 km
2h 18mRs 8,444–12,197Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 29mRs 6,834–8,680
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Weeraketiya is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Weeraketiya is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Weeraketiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Weeraketiya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Colombo and Weeraketiya is 215 km. The road distance is 185.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Weeraketiya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Colombo to Weeraketiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Weeraketiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Weeraketiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Weeraketiya is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Weeraketiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Weeraketiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Colombo to Weeraketiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Weeraketiya is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Colombo to Weeraketiya.
There are 1299+ hotels available in Weeraketiya.