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 Alawwa to Colombobus
3h 3mRs 1,922–2,426Drive 70.4 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Wattalacar 70.4 km
1h 8mRs 3,193–4,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Wattalataxi 70.4 km
1h 8mRs 19,000–23,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Wattalabus
2h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Wattala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Wattala is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Wattala via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
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 Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa 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. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Wattala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ragama 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Alawwa to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wattala
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Wattala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo 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.
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