There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bombuwala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
58 minRs 1,704–3,520Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1h 2mRs 1,306–1,717Drive 51.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Bombuwalacar 51.6 km
1hRs 2,263–3,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Bombuwalataxi 51.6 km
1hRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bombuwala is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bombuwala is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
The distance between Colombo and Bombuwala is 50 km. The road distance is 51.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bombuwala without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Colombo to Bombuwala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Bombuwala is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 1h 2m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Bombuwala is 52 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Colombo to Bombuwala.
There are 808+ hotels available in Bombuwala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bombuwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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