There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batapola by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 43mRs 2,342–4,325Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 13mRs 1,414–2,511Drive 97.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batapolacar 97.2 km
1h 21mRs 4,441–6,414Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Batapolataxi 97.2 km
1h 21mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batapola is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batapola is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Batapola. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Batapola. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Colombo and Batapola is 94 km. The road distance is 97.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batapola without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Colombo to Batapola, including transfers.
Colombo to Batapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Batapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batapola is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batapola, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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
Colombo to Batapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Colombo to Batapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batapola is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Colombo to Batapola.
There are 2082+ hotels available in Batapola.