There are 4 ways to get from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Watawalabus
8h 25mRs 4,169–7,068Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiyatrain Colombo
8h 27mRs 1,540–6,108Drive 226.6 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Nawalapitiyacar 226.6 km
3h 23mRs 10,224–14,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Nawalapitiyataxi 226.6 km
3h 23mRs 34,000–42,000
Mirissa to Nawalapitiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Watawala via Galle Bus Station and Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Nawalapitiya via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Mirissa and Nawalapitiya is 261 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya, including transfers.
Mirissa to Nawalapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Mirissa to Nawalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Polwathumodara to Nawalapitiya via Weligama, Weligama, Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, and Watawala in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polwathumodara to Nawalapitiya via Fort Station in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polwathumodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kaduwela to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 650–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 650–800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–42,000
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 Nawalapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Mirissa to Nawalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Nawalapitiya is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Mirissa to Nawalapitiya.
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