There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Wirawila Ara by plane, train, taxi, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 15mRs 26,175–132,107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 11mRs 2,264–3,742Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Wirawila Arataxi
4h 47mRs 21,240–29,057Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Wirawila Arataxi
5h 54mRs 6,044–7,592Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Wirawila Aracar 216.7 km
3h 29mRs 9,778–14,124
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wirawila Ara is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wirawila Ara is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Wirawila Ara. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Tissamaharama via Kataragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Colombo and Wirawila Ara is 224 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wirawila Ara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 30000.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Colombo to Wirawila Ara, including transfers.
Colombo to Wirawila Ara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wirawila Ara is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 9h 11m.
Colombo to Wirawila Ara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Wirawila Ara is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Colombo to Wirawila Ara.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wirawila Ara, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–26,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 187+ hotels available in Wirawila Ara.