What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Wellawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Wellawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Wellawa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Colombo to Wellawa?

The distance between Colombo and Wellawa is 103 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Wellawa without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Wellawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Wellawa?

The train from Maradana to Wellawa takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Wellawa bus from?

Colombo to Wellawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Wellawa train from?

Colombo to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Wellawa?

The best way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Colombo to Wellawa bus arrive?

Colombo to Wellawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.

Where does the Colombo to Wellawa train arrive?

Colombo to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Wellawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Wellawa is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Colombo to Wellawa.

Where can I stay near Wellawa?

There are 70+ hotels available in Wellawa.

Colombo to Wellawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Wellawa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
2h 1m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 10m
Rs 938–1,919
Drive 104.2 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Wellawacar 104.2 km
1h 38m
Rs 4,758–6,872
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Wellawataxi 104.2 km
1h 38m
Rs 28,000–34,000

Colombo to Wellawa by train

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Distance: 103.2 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wellawa, North Western, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Wellawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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