There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Makehelwala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
1h 54mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 58mRs 1,283–1,607Drive 95.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Makehelwalacar 95.2 km
1h 35mRs 4,268–6,165Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Makehelwalataxi 95.2 km
1h 35mRs 26,000–31,000
Colombo to Makehelwala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Makehelwala is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Makehelwala is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Makehelwala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ihalakotte. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Colombo and Makehelwala is 96 km. The road distance is 95.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Makehelwala without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Colombo to Makehelwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Makehelwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Makehelwala is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Makehelwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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 Makehelwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Colombo to Makehelwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ihalakotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Makehelwala is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colombo to Makehelwala.
There are 1289+ hotels available in Makehelwala.