There are 6 ways to get from Wattala to Polgahawela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
2h 2mRs 2,371–5,721Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Wattala to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
2h 58mDrive 67.7 km
- Drive from Wattala to Polgahawelacar 67.7 km
1h 5mRs 3,053–4,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Polgahawelataxi 67.7 km
1h 5mRs 18,000–22,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wattala to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
2h 37mBus
- Take the bus from Wattala to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
3h 40m
Wattala to Polgahawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Wattala and Polgahawela is 64 km. The road distance is 67.7 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Wattala to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Wattala to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wattala station.
Wattala to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Polgahawela is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Pettah, which costs and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Polgahawela 3 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 Polgahawela via Pettah and Colombo in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 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 Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wattala to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Wattala to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Wattala to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Wattala to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Wattala to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Polgahawela is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Wattala to Polgahawela.
There are 142+ hotels available in Polgahawela.