There are 4 ways to get from Mirissa to Wellawatte by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus Ex 1-22
3h 47mRs 4,660–5,254Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Dehiwalatrain Beliatta
4h 40mRs 1,338–5,895Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Wellawattecar 140.4 km
1h 47mRs 6,313–9,119Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Wellawattetaxi 140.4 km
1h 47mRs 38,000–46,000
Mirissa to Wellawatte by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Wellawatte is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Wellawatte is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Wellawatta via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Wellawatta via Dehiwala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Mirissa and Wellawatte is 189 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Wellawatte without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Mirissa to Wellawatte, including transfers.
Mirissa to Wellawatte bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Mirissa to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Wellawatte is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Wellawatte, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara to Kadawatha hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polwathumodara to Dehiwala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 238–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polwathumodara to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 238–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 1,787
- 2nd Class
- Rs 238
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,145
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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 Wellawatte bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Mirissa to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Wellawatte is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Mirissa to Wellawatte.
There are 1393+ hotels available in Wellawatte.