There are 5 ways to get from Wattala to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
2h 15mRs 3,071–6,621Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 17mRs 280–310Bus via Nittambuwa
- Take the bus from Armour street to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 3mDrive 70.5 km
- Drive from Wattala to Kegallecar 70.5 km
1h 8mRs 3,181–4,595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Kegalletaxi 70.5 km
1h 8mRs 19,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 280 - Rs. 310 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Kegalle via Armour street and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Wattala and Kegalle is 76 km. The road distance is 70.5 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Wattala to Kegalle, including transfers.
Wattala to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Armour street station.
Wattala to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nittambuwa, which costs and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Polgahawela 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wattala to Kegalle via Armour street and Nittambuwa in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Armour street to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Wattala to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Kegalle is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Wattala to Kegalle.
There are 102+ hotels available in Kegalle.