There are 4 ways to get from Fort Station to Waikkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kochchikadebus
1h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Waikkalatrain Colombo
2hRs 1,200–2,900Drive 45.7 km
- Drive from Fort Station to Waikkalacar 45.7 km
39 minRs 2,083–3,009Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort Station to Waikkalataxi 45.7 km
39 minRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Station to Waikkala is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Fort Station to Waikkala is to drive which takes 39 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kochchikade. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Waikkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Fort Station and Waikkala is 48 km. The road distance is 45.7 km.
The best way to get from Fort Station to Waikkala without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Kochchikade takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Fort Station to Waikkala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Fort Station to Waikkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Fort Station to Waikkala is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Fort Station, Sri Lanka and Waikkala, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kochchikade twice daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kochchikade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Fort Station to Waikkala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kochchikade station.
Fort Station to Waikkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Waikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Station to Waikkala is 46 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Fort Station to Waikkala.
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