There are 5 ways to get from Wellawatte to Mawanella by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Polgahawela
best- Take the train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 16mRs 2,540–4,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
3h 24mRs 1,853–3,691Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
2h 25mRs 3,671–4,238Drive 95.4 km
- Drive from Wellawatte to Mawanellacar 95.4 km
1h 34mRs 4,347–6,279Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Mawanellataxi 95.4 km
1h 34mRs 26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Mawanella is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawatte to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawatte to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Wellawatte and Mawanella is 106 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Mawanella without a car is to train via Polgahawela which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Wellawatte to Mawanella, including transfers.
Wellawatte to Mawanella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Wellawatta station.
Wellawatte to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawatta station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Mawanella is to train via Polgahawela which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [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 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Wellawatte to Mawanella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Wellawatte to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Mawanella is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Wellawatte to Mawanella.
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