There are 6 ways to get from Wattala to Mawanella by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Mawanellataxi
2h 39mRs 3,171–6,821Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 29mRs 1,033–1,257Drive 83.2 km
- Drive from Wattala to Mawanellacar 83.2 km
1h 20mRs 3,746–5,411Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Mawanellataxi 83.2 km
1h 20mRs 22,000–28,000Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
3h 15mRs 2,043–3,926Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
3h 34mRs 1,853–3,691
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Mawanella is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala station to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Wattala and Mawanella is 88 km. The road distance is 83.2 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Mawanella without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Wattala to Mawanella, including transfers.
Wattala to Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Wattala to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Mawanella is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–28,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Mawanella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Wattala to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Mawanella is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Wattala to Mawanella.
There are 1244+ hotels available in Mawanella.