There are 5 ways to get from Wellawatte to Tangalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Matara
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Matarabus Panadura
- Take the bus from Matara to Tangallebus
4h 27mRs 1,248–2,255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Tangallebus
4h 42mRs 900–1,300Train
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 47mRs 5,211–10,420Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Wellawatte to Tangallecar 175.9 km
2h 9mRs 7,991–11,543Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Tangalletaxi 175.9 km
2h 9mRs 50,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Tangalle is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawatte to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane and arriving at Tangalle via Panadura and Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawatte to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Beliatta via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Wellawatte and Tangalle is 188 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Tangalle without a car is to bus via Matara which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Wellawatte to Tangalle, including transfers.
Wellawatte to Tangalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Panadura station.
Wellawatte to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Tangalle is to bus via Matara which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Tangalle via Panadura and Matara in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Beliatta twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 440–490
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 440–490
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 50,000–60,000
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 Tangalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Wellawatte to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Tangalle is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Wellawatte to Tangalle.
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