There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Wadakada by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 25mRs 1,833–3,305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 23mRs 1,288–1,567Drive 83.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Wadakadacar 83.5 km
1h 27mRs 3,511–5,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Wadakadataxi 83.5 km
1h 27mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wadakada is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wadakada is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3300.
The distance between Colombo and Wadakada is 84 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wadakada without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Colombo to Wadakada, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wadakada is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 23m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Wadakada is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Wadakada.
There are 114+ hotels available in Wadakada.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wadakada, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
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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