There are 4 ways to get from Kelaniya to Mirissa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
2h 30mRs 4,644–5,543Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
3h 18mRs 2,820–6,149Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Kelaniya to Mirissacar 145.7 km
1h 45mRs 6,409–9,257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Mirissataxi 145.7 km
1h 45mRs 40,000–48,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Mirissa is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Kadawatha and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Polwathumodara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Mirissa is 177 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Kelaniya to Mirissa, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kadawatha station.
Kelaniya to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Mirissa is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kadawatha to Matara hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Polwathumodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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
Kelaniya to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Kelaniya to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Mirissa is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kelaniya to Mirissa.
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