There are 4 ways to get from Wellawatte to Polgahawela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
1h 51mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
2hRs 2,300–2,600Drive 79.8 km
- Drive from Wellawatte to Polgahawelacar 79.8 km
1h 19mRs 3,602–5,203Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Polgahawelataxi 79.8 km
1h 19mRs 22,000–26,000
Wellawatte to Polgahawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Polgahawela. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Polgahawela Junction. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Wellawatte and Polgahawela is 81 km. The road distance is 79.8 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junction takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Wellawatte to Polgahawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Wellawatta station.
Wellawatte to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawatta station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Polgahawela is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
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 Polgahawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Wellawatte to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Polgahawela is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Wellawatte to Polgahawela.
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