There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Pitabeddara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 13mRs 6,034–7,580Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Weligamatrain Maradana
3h 32mRs 5,240–9,504Drive 133.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pitabeddaracar 133.3 km
2h 24mRs 6,089–8,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pitabeddarataxi 133.3 km
2h 24mRs 36,000–44,000Bus via Weligama
- Take the bus from Colombo to Weligamabus
3h 30mRs 6,387–8,174
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pitabeddara is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pitabeddara is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Pitabeddara station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Pitabeddara. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Pitabeddara is 194 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pitabeddara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Colombo to Pitabeddara, including transfers.
Colombo to Pitabeddara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Pitabeddara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pitabeddara is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pitabeddara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Weligama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
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 Pitabeddara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Pitabeddara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Weligama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pitabeddara is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Colombo to Pitabeddara.
There are 144+ hotels available in Pitabeddara.