There are 4 ways to get from Koggala to Mawanella by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ahangama to Polgahawelabus
5h 40mRs 3,370–5,819Train
cheapest- Take the train from Koggala to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
6h 34mRs 2,028–6,737Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Koggala to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
6h 15mRs 2,228–6,987Drive 205.5 km
- Drive from Koggala to Mawanellacar 205.5 km
2h 45mRs 9,245–13,354
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Koggala to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Koggala to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Koggala to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Ahangama and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Koggala to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Koggala and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Koggala and Mawanella is 240 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.
The best way to get from Koggala to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Koggala to Mawanella, including transfers.
Koggala to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ahangama station.
Koggala to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Koggala station.
The best way to get from Koggala to Mawanella is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Koggala, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ahangama to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koggala to Mawanella via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Koggala to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 229–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,713
- 2nd Class
- Rs 229
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,056
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Koggala to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 229–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,713
- 2nd Class
- Rs 229
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,056
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ahangama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Koggala to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Koggala to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koggala to Mawanella is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Koggala to Mawanella.
There are 1299+ hotels available in Mawanella.







