There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Waharaka by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Waharakataxi
1h 4mRs 2,400–4,364Bus via Nittambuwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 58mRs 1,108–1,372Drive 48.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Waharakacar 48.8 km
1h 1mRs 2,197–3,173Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Waharakataxi 48.8 km
1h 1mRs 13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Karawanellabus
2h 38mRs 1,668–2,183
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Waharaka is to bus via Nittambuwa which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Waharaka is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Waharaka. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Colombo and Waharaka is 59 km. The road distance is 48.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Waharaka without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Colombo to Waharaka, including transfers.
Colombo to Waharaka bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Waharaka bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Waharaka is 49 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Colombo to Waharaka.
There are 118+ hotels available in Waharaka.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Waharaka, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Karawanella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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