There are 5 ways to get from Batapola to Colombo by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 14mRs 2,340–4,347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 13mRs 1,433–2,527Drive 95.9 km
- Drive from Batapola to Colombocar 95.9 km
1h 20mRs 4,379–6,326Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batapola to Colombotaxi 95.9 km
1h 20mRs 26,000–32,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 42mRs 31,142–105,941
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batapola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Batapola to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Batapola and Colombo is 94 km. The road distance is 95.9 km.
The best way to get from Batapola to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Batapola to Colombo, including transfers.
Batapola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Batapola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 13m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Batapola, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–80,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Batapola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Batapola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batapola to Colombo is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Batapola to Colombo.
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