There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Mirigamatrain Colombo
1h 10mRs 1,912–3,781Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
- Take the taxi from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Welihinda Elataxi
1h 14mRs 7,600–9,650Drive 50.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Welihinda Elacar 50.7 km
55 minRs 2,297–3,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Welihinda Elataxi 50.7 km
55 minRs 13,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
2h 37mRs 7,931–9,431
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela is to drive which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Welihinda Ela. However, there are services departing from Colombo City and arriving at Bandaranaike Internation Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Welihinda Ela. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Colombo and Welihinda Ela is 62 km. The road distance is 50.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela, including transfers.
Colombo to Welihinda Ela bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, depart from Colombo City station.
Colombo to Welihinda Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Welihinda Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirigama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, BIA Shuttle Service operates a bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 432 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–17,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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 Welihinda Ela bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, arrive at Bandaranaike Internation Airport station.
Colombo to Welihinda Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Welihinda Ela is 51 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Colombo to Welihinda Ela.
There are 157+ hotels available in Welihinda Ela.