There are 4 ways to get from Marawila to Alawwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tummodara to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Alawwatrain Colombo
3h 38mRs 3,178–6,720Drive 56.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Marawila to Alawwacar 56.4 km
1h 11mRs 2,552–3,686Bus
- Take the bus from Mahawewa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
4h 3mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Marawila to Alawwataxi 56.4 km
1h 11mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marawila to Alawwa is to drive which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Marawila to Alawwa is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Marawila to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Mahawewa and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Marawila to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Tummodara and arriving at Alawwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Marawila and Alawwa is 100 km. The road distance is 56.4 km.
The best way to get from Marawila to Alawwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Marawila to Alawwa, including transfers.
Marawila to Alawwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Mahawewa station.
Marawila to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Tummodara station.
The best way to get from Marawila to Alawwa is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Marawila, North Western, Sri Lanka and Alawwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Marawila to Alawwa via Tummodara and Ragama in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marawila to Alawwa via Mahawewa, Pettah, and Colombo in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Tummodara to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Ragama to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Mahawewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Marawila to Alawwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Marawila to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marawila to Alawwa is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Marawila to Alawwa.
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