There are 5 ways to get from Weligama to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Weligama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
4h 53mRs 1,817–2,344Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
6h 35mRs 2,240–7,004Drive 215.7 km
- Drive from Weligama to Mawanellacar 215.7 km
2h 49mRs 9,736–14,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Weligama to Mawanellataxi 215.7 km
2h 49mRs 33,000–40,000Train
- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
6h 54mRs 2,040–6,754
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Weligama to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Weligama to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Weligama and Mawanella is 236 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Weligama to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Weligama to Mawanella, including transfers.
Weligama to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Weligama to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Weligama to Mawanella is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Weligama to Mawanella via Nittambuwa and Kegalle in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Weligama to Mawanella via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
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 Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Weligama to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Weligama to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Mawanella is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Weligama to Mawanella.
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