There are 5 ways to get from Welisara to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
2h 9mRs 3,067–6,616Bus
- Take the bus from Mahabage to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
3h 58mDrive 69.3 km
- Drive from Welisara to Kegallecar 69.3 km
1h 7mRs 3,132–4,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welisara to Kegalletaxi 69.3 km
1h 7mRs 19,000–23,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mahabage to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
2h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welisara to Kegalle is to drive which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Welisara to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Welisara to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Mahabage and arriving at Polgahawela via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Welisara to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Peralanda and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Welisara and Kegalle is 72 km. The road distance is 69.3 km.
The best way to get from Welisara to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Welisara to Kegalle, including transfers.
Welisara to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Mahabage station.
Welisara to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Welisara to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Welisara, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, 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 Mahabage to Kegalle via Wellawatta and Polgahawela in around 3h 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 Mahabage to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Mahabage to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
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
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Welisara to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Welisara to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welisara to Kegalle is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Welisara to Kegalle.
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