There are 6 ways to get from Hettipola to Colombo by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Hettipola to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 7mRs 3,743–6,005Taxi, bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the taxi from Hettipola to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
2h 43mRs 2,420–5,070Drive 98.6 km
- Drive from Hettipola to Colombocar 98.6 km
1h 38mRs 4,221–6,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hettipola to Colombotaxi 98.6 km
1h 38mRs 27,000–32,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Hettipola to Arachchikattuwataxi
- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettahbus
2h 53mTrain
- Take the train from Madampe to Maradanatrain Puttalam
3h 24mRs 6,830–9,654
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hettipola to Colombo is to taxi and bus via Kurunegala which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hettipola to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct train from Hettipola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Madampe and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Hettipola and Colombo is 122 km. The road distance is 98.6 km.
The best way to get from Hettipola to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Hettipola to Colombo, including transfers.
Hettipola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madampe station.
Hettipola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hettipola to Colombo is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Hettipola to Colombo.
There are 1342+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Hettipola, North Western, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Madampe to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Madampe to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–32,000
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