There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Walasmulla by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Matara Bus Station to Walasmullataxi
3h 16mRs 11,534–14,581Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 4mRs 5,740–10,057Drive 179.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Walasmullacar 179.5 km
2h 24mRs 7,892–11,399Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
4h 10mRs 8,429–10,730
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Walasmulla is to train which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Walasmulla is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Walasmulla. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Walasmulla. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Colombo and Walasmulla is 191 km. The road distance is 179.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Walasmulla without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Colombo to Walasmulla, including transfers.
Colombo to Walasmulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Walasmulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Walasmulla is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Walasmulla, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- 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 Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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 Walasmulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Colombo to Walasmulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Walasmulla is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Colombo to Walasmulla.
There are 1339+ hotels available in Walasmulla.