What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Heeloya?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Heeloya is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Heeloya?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Heeloya is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Heeloya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Dowa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Heeloya?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Heel Oya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Colombo to Heeloya?

The distance between Colombo and Heeloya is 197 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Heeloya without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Heeloya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Heeloya?

The bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowa takes 5h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Heeloya bus from?

Colombo to Heeloya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Heeloya train from?

Colombo to Heeloya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Heeloya?

The best way to get from Colombo to Heeloya is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Colombo to Heeloya bus arrive?

Colombo to Heeloya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dowa station.

Where does the Colombo to Heeloya train arrive?

Colombo to Heeloya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Heel Oya station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Heeloya?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Heeloya is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Colombo to Heeloya.

Where can I stay near Heeloya?

There are 1334+ hotels available in Heeloya.

Colombo to Heeloya - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Heeloya by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to DowaRoute 99
5h 33m
Rs 900–1,300
Train
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Heel OyaColombo
8h 15m
Rs 1,300–9,000
Drive 192.3 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Heeloya192.3 km
3h 7m
Rs 8,090–11,685
Bus via Welimada
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
5h 55m
Rs 3,713–4,467

Colombo to Heeloya by train

21Weekly Trains

8h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.6 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Heeloya, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowa every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 33m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Heel Oya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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