There are 6 ways to get from Veyangoda to Balapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Ambalangodabus
2h 40mRs 1,892–2,463Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Colombo Forttrain Matale / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 6mRs 2,840–6,414Drive 111.2 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Balapitiyacar 111.2 km
1h 45mRs 5,025–7,258Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Balapitiyataxi 111.2 km
1h 45mRs 12,000–15,000Train
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 20mRs 2,838–6,411Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
4h 6mRs 2,160–4,864
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Balapitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Ahungalla via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Balapitiya is 138 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Balapitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Veyangoda to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Balapitiya is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train via Colombo, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Veyangoda to Balapitiya via Colombo Fort, Fort Station, and Ahungalla in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Veyangoda to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Veyangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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More Questions & Answers
Veyangoda to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Veyangoda to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Balapitiya is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Veyangoda to Balapitiya.
There are 1814+ hotels available in Balapitiya.