There are 4 ways to get from Mirissa to Balapitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Ambalangodatrain Beliatta
1h 54mRs 2,173–4,097Bus
- Take the bus from Weligama to Ambalangodabus
2h 19mRs 2,869–5,018Drive 73 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Balapitiyacar 73 km
1hRs 3,282–4,741Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Balapitiyataxi 73 km
1hRs 11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Balapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Mirissa and Balapitiya is 69 km. The road distance is 73 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Balapitiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Mirissa to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Mirissa to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Mirissa to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Balapitiya is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polwathumodara to Ambalangoda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Weligama to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polwathumodara to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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Booking & Getting There
Mirissa to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Mirissa to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Balapitiya is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Mirissa to Balapitiya.
There are 1845+ hotels available in Balapitiya.