There are 5 ways to get from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 12mRs 4,544–6,080Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain Colombo
13h 52mRs 1,540–6,208Drive 174.9 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridgecar 174.9 km
2h 38mRs 7,947–11,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi 174.9 km
2h 38mRs 26,000–32,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
9h 53mRs 2,497–5,768
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa station to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Ella via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Mirissa and Nine Arch Bridge is 379 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge via Matara Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ella in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polwathumodara to Nine Arch Bridge via Fort Station and Ella in around 13h 52m.
- 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 Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- 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
Train from Polwathumodara to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,670
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,004
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Nugegoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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 Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Mirissa to Nine Arch Bridge.
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