There are 4 ways to get from Wattegama to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 16mRs 1,163–1,354Train
- Take the train from Wattegama to Colombo Forttrain Matale
3h 59mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 125.1 km
- Drive from Wattegama to Colombocar 125.1 km
2h 11mRs 5,643–8,151Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattegama to Colombotaxi 125.1 km
2h 11mRs 34,000–41,000
Wattegama to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wattegama to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Wattegama to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattegama station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wattegama and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Wattegama and Colombo is 125 km. The road distance is 125.1 km.
The best way to get from Wattegama to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Wattegama to Colombo, including transfers.
Wattegama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Wattegama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wattegama station.
The best way to get from Wattegama to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Wattegama, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wattegama to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Wattegama to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Wattegama to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Wattegama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattegama to Colombo is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Wattegama to Colombo.
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