There are 4 ways to get from Mirissa to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus Ex 1-1
- Take the bus from Makabura to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Passara
8h 6mRs 4,469–5,348Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
12h 50mRs 1,540–6,208Drive 180.6 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Bandarawelacar 180.6 km
2h 53mRs 8,179–11,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Bandarawelataxi 180.6 km
2h 53mRs 27,000–33,000
Mirissa to Bandarawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Bandarawela via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Bandarawela via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Mirissa and Bandarawela is 326 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Mirissa to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Mirissa to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Mirissa to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mirissa to Bandarawela via Matara and Makabura in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polwathumodara to Bandarawela via Fort Station in around 12h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polwathumodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Makabura to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Mirissa to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Mirissa to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Bandarawela is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Mirissa to Bandarawela.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Bandarawela.