There are 5 ways to get from Kalupahana to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo
4h 41mRs 2,806–3,416Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ohiya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
8h 12mRs 2,580–4,713Drive 161.4 km
- Drive from Kalupahana to Colombocar 161.4 km
2h 37mRs 7,357–10,627Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalupahana to Colombotaxi 161.4 km
2h 37mRs 44,000–55,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kalupahana to Welimadataxi
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
6h 8mRs 5,718–6,749
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalupahana to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kalupahana to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalupahana to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Haldummulla and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalupahana to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ohiya and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kalupahana and Colombo is 184 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalupahana to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kalupahana to Colombo, including transfers.
Kalupahana to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Haldummulla station.
Kalupahana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ohiya station.
The best way to get from Kalupahana to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Kalupahana, Uva, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ohiya to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ohiya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Haldummulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–55,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalupahana to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kalupahana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalupahana to Colombo is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kalupahana to Colombo.
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