There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Werapitiya by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 40mRs 23,275–122,307Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Werapitiyataxi
3h 51mRs 1,998–2,333Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Werapitiyataxi
3h 22mRs 2,876–4,874Drive 142.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Werapitiyacar 142.9 km
2h 47mRs 6,495–9,382Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Werapitiyataxi 142.9 km
2h 47mRs 39,000–47,000Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Wattegamatrain Colombo
4h 45mRs 2,487–4,490
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Werapitiya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Werapitiya is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Werapitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Wattegama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Werapitiya is 154 km. The road distance is 142.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Werapitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Colombo to Werapitiya, including transfers.
Colombo to Werapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Werapitiya is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 45m.
Colombo to Werapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wattegama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Werapitiya is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Colombo to Werapitiya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Werapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Wattegama 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Wattegama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–47,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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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