There are 4 ways to get from Maharagama to Balapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
1h 58mRs 3,263–3,614Line 17 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Moratuwabus 17
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Ahungallatrain Maradana
2h 18mRs 1,717–3,533Drive 73.5 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Balapitiyacar 73.5 km
1h 17mRs 3,332–4,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Balapitiyataxi 73.5 km
1h 17mRs 20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Balapitiya is to line 17 bus and train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Maharagama and arriving at Ambalangoda via Makumbura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Maharagama and Balapitiya is 106 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Balapitiya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Maharagama to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Maharagama to Balapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbura station.
Maharagama to Balapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Balapitiya is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Maharagama to Balapitiya.
There are 1803+ hotels available in Balapitiya.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda hourly. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbura to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 380–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
Bus from Nugegoda to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 75–85
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 75–85
- Semi Lux
- Rs 55–80
- Super Lux
- Rs 100–130
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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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