There are 4 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
3h 40mRs 1,300–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
4h 20mRs 2,217–2,993Drive 109.8 km
- Drive from Nawalapitiya to Colombocar 109.8 km
2hRs 4,831–6,977Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Colombotaxi 109.8 km
2hRs 30,000–36,000
Nawalapitiya to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nawalapitiya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nawalapitiya and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Nawalapitiya and Colombo is 154 km. The road distance is 109.8 km.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Nawalapitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Nawalapitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nawalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Watawala to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nawalapitiya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nawalapitiya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nawalapitiya to Colombo is 110 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Nawalapitiya to Colombo.
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