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How to get fromColombo to Alawalaby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Alawala by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Alawalataxi taxi
    1h 10m
    Rs 2,284–3,906

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Pasyalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pasyala to Alawalataxi taxi
    1h 11m

  3. Drive 53.7 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Alawalacar car 53.7 km
    1h 3m
    Rs 2,290–3,307

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Alawalataxi taxi 53.7 km
    1h 3m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Nittambuwa

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Alawalataxi taxi
    1h 13m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Alawala, Western, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Alawala. However, you can take the train to Veyangoda then take the taxi to Alawala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pasyala then take the taxi to Alawala.

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