There are 4 ways to get from Wellawatte to Kotahena by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellawatta to Colombo Forttrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
13 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 10.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellawatte to Kotahenacar 10.3 km
12 minRs 465–671Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Armour streetbus
20 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Kotahenataxi 10.3 km
12 minRs 2,800–3,400
Wellawatte to Kotahena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Kotahena is to drive which costs Rs. 460 - Rs. 700 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Kotahena is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Armour street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Wellawatte and Kotahena is 7 km. The road distance is 10.3 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Kotahena without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Wellawatta to Colombo Fort takes 13 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Wellawatte to Kotahena bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta station.
Wellawatte to Kotahena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawatta station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Kotahena is to train which takes 13 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20 min.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Kotahena, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wellawatta to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Wellawatta to Armour street twice daily, and the journey takes 20 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wellawatta to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wellawatta to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,800–3,400
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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Booking & Getting There
Wellawatte to Kotahena bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Wellawatte to Kotahena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Kotahena is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Wellawatte to Kotahena.
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