There are 5 ways to get from Fort to Mawanella by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Mawanellataxi
1h 50mRs 2,043–3,926Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 51mRs 1,033–1,257Drive 89.8 km
- Drive from Fort to Mawanellacar 89.8 km
1h 28mRs 4,029–5,819Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort to Mawanellataxi 89.8 km
1h 28mRs 24,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
2h 9mRs 1,853–3,691
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Fort to Mawanella is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort station to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ihalakotte via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Fort and Mawanella is 98 km. The road distance is 89.8 km.
The best way to get from Fort to Mawanella without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Fort to Mawanella, including transfers.
Fort to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Fort to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Fort to Mawanella is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–30,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Fort to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Fort to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ihalakotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Mawanella is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Fort to Mawanella.
There are 1291+ hotels available in Mawanella.