There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to BandarawelaColombo-Badulla / ...
4h 40mRs 2,250–2,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to BandarawelaColombo
8h 8mRs 1,300–8,500Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela186.3 km
3hRs 7,823–11,299Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
5h 48mRs 3,113–3,667
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Bandarawela. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Bandarawela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Bandarawela is 201 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400.
The bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 8h.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Bandarawela station.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bandarawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela.
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