There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Mirigamatrain Colombo
1h 10mRs 1,912–3,781Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Welihinda Elataxi
2h 6mRs 1,358–1,672Drive 50.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Welihinda Elacar 50.7 km
57 minRs 2,178–3,146Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Welihinda Elataxi 50.7 km
57 minRs 13,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Welihinda Ela is to drive which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
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 train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort 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 57 min to drive from Colombo to Welihinda Ela.
There are 155+ hotels available in Welihinda Ela.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Welihinda Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirigama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–17,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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