There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Wattala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
2h 18mRs 3,036–6,670Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 13mRs 280–310Drive 70.4 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Wattalacar 70.4 km
1h 8mRs 3,178–4,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Wattalataxi 70.4 km
1h 8mRs 19,000–23,000Bus via Nittambuwa
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Armour streetbus
4h 15m
Kegalle to Wattala by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Wattala is to bus which costs Rs. 280 - Rs. 310 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Wattala is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Wattala via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Hunupitiya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Kegalle and Wattala is 76 km. The road distance is 70.4 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Wattala without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Kegalle to Wattala, including transfers.
Kegalle to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Kegalle to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Wattala is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 280 - Rs. 310 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Wattala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ragama every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kegalle to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Wattala is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kegalle to Wattala.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Wattala.