There are 4 ways to get from Maradana to Balapitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
1h 34mRs 1,675–3,465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 5mRs 964–1,911Drive 79.4 km
- Drive from Maradana to Balapitiyacar 79.4 km
1h 27mRs 3,587–5,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradana to Balapitiyataxi 79.4 km
1h 27mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maradana to Balapitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Maradana to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maradana to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradana to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Maradana and Balapitiya is 80 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from Maradana to Balapitiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Maradana to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Maradana to Balapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Maradana to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Maradana to Balapitiya is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Maradana, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Maradana to Balapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Maradana to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradana to Balapitiya is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Maradana to Balapitiya.
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