There are 5 ways to get from Marawila to Balapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wennappuwa to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tummodara to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
5h 1mRs 3,618–7,370Drive 138.6 km
- Drive from Marawila to Balapitiyacar 138.6 km
2h 18mRs 6,263–9,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marawila to Balapitiyataxi 138.6 km
2h 18mRs 21,000–26,000Bus
- Take the bus from Wennappuwa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
4h 47m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marawila to Balapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Marawila to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Marawila to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Wennappuwa and arriving at Ambalangoda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Marawila to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Tummodara and arriving at Ahungalla via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Marawila and Balapitiya is 148 km. The road distance is 138.6 km.
The best way to get from Marawila to Balapitiya without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Marawila to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Marawila to Balapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wennappuwa station.
Marawila to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Tummodara station.
The best way to get from Marawila to Balapitiya is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Marawila, North Western, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Marawila to Balapitiya via Tummodara, Maradana, and Ahungalla in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marawila to Balapitiya via Wennappuwa, Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ambalangoda in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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
Train from Tummodara to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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 Balapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Marawila to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marawila to Balapitiya is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Marawila to Balapitiya.
There are 1814+ hotels available in Balapitiya.