What is the cheapest way to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Watawala (Station) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watawala and arriving at Colombo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Watawala (Station) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ihalawatawala and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Watawala (Station) to Colombo?

The distance between Watawala (Station) and Colombo is 108 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.

How do I travel from Watawala (Station) to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200.

How long does it take to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo?

The bus from Watawala to Colombo takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Watawala (Station) to Colombo bus from?

Watawala (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.

Where do I catch the Watawala (Station) to Colombo train from?

Watawala (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ihalawatawala station.

Train or bus from Watawala (Station) to Colombo?

The best way to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Watawala (Station) to Colombo bus arrive?

Watawala (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.

Where does the Watawala (Station) to Colombo train arrive?

Watawala (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Watawala (Station) to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Watawala (Station) to Colombo is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Watawala (Station) to Colombo.

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Watawala (Station) to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Watawala (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
3h 58m
Rs 700–1,200
Train
1. Take the train from Ihalawatawala to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
4h 47m
Rs 1,300–3,100
Drive 106.7 km
1. Drive from Watawala (Station) to Colombocar 106.7 km
1h 55m
Rs 4,815–6,954
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watawala (Station) to Colombotaxi 106.7 km
1h 55m
Rs 29,000–35,000

Watawala (Station) to Colombo by foot and train

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Distance: 108.4 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Watawala (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ihalawatawala to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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