There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kapuwatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Midigamatrain Maradana
2h 49mRs 2,740–5,997Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Ahangamabus
2h 51mRs 4,181–5,165Drive 138.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kapuwattacar 138.2 km
1h 54mRs 6,079–8,781Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kapuwattataxi 138.2 km
1h 54mRs 38,000–45,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kapuwatta is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kapuwatta is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kapuwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ahangama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kapuwatta. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Midigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Colombo and Kapuwatta is 141 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kapuwatta without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Colombo to Kapuwatta, including transfers.
Colombo to Kapuwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kapuwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kapuwatta is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kapuwatta, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Midigama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Ahangama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Midigama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–45,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kapuwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ahangama station.
Colombo to Kapuwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Midigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kapuwatta is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Colombo to Kapuwatta.
There are 4550+ hotels available in Kapuwatta.