There are 6 ways to get from Denipitiya to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Weligama to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
2h 54mRs 790–3,649Train via Fort Station
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
3h 55mRs 643–3,576Bus
- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
2h 57mRs 1,386–1,833Drive 142.2 km
- Drive from Denipitiya to Colombocar 142.2 km
1h 51mRs 6,422–9,276Taxi
- Take the taxi from Denipitiya to Colombotaxi 142.2 km
1h 51mRs 39,000–47,000Bus via Matara Bus Station
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2h 57mRs 2,835–3,305
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denipitiya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Denipitiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Denipitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Denipitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Denipitiya and Colombo is 142 km. The road distance is 142.2 km.
The best way to get from Denipitiya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Denipitiya to Colombo, including transfers.
Denipitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Denipitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Denipitiya to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Denipitiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Weligama to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Weligama to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Weligama to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Polwathumodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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Booking & Getting There
Denipitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Denipitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denipitiya to Colombo is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Denipitiya to Colombo.
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