There are 4 ways to get from Batapola to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort StationBeliatta
2h 14mRs 2,340–4,047Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal2-3 / ...
3h 13mRs 1,433–1,667Drive 96.1 km
- Drive from Batapola to Colombo96.1 km
1h 20mRs 4,020–5,806Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batapola to Colombo96.1 km
1h 20mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Batapola and Colombo is 94 km. The road distance is 96.1 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. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Batapola to Colombo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Batapola to Colombo is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Batapola to Colombo.
There are 1477+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Batapola, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,650 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.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,650
- 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 2,550–2,650
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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