There are 7 ways to get from Weligama to Padukka by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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 Matara to Makumburabus Ex-01-001
2h 32mRs 4,944–6,047Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
5h 27mRs 2,190–5,374Train
- Take the train from Weligama to Panaduratrain Beliatta
3h 47mRs 9,204–13,969Drive 130 km
- Drive from Weligama to Padukkacar 130 km
1h 47mRs 5,828–8,418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Weligama to Padukkataxi 130 km
1h 47mRs 35,000–43,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Padukkataxi
1h 40mRs 31,896–111,968Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
4h 28mRs 2,837–3,544
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Padukka is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Weligama to Padukka is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Padukka. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Makumbura via Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Weligama to Padukka. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Weligama and Padukka is 166 km. The road distance is 130 km.
The best way to get from Weligama to Padukka without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Weligama to Padukka, including transfers.
Weligama to Padukka bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Weligama to Padukka train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Weligama to Padukka is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Padukka, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Matara to Makumbura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 460–510 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Weligama to Panadura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 204–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Weligama to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 204–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,529
- 2nd Class
- Rs 204
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,835
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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–43,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Weligama to Padukka bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Weligama to Padukka train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Panadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Padukka is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Weligama to Padukka.
There are 713+ hotels available in Padukka.