There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Wanawasala by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Colombo to Wanawasala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wanawasala is to train which costs Rs. 210 - Rs. 2500 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wanawasala is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Oliyamulla Bus stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Wanawasala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Colombo and Wanawasala is 7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wanawasala without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs Rs. 210 - Rs. 2500.
The train from Colombo Fort to Wanawasala takes 18 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Wanawasala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Wanawasala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wanawasala is to train which takes 18 min and costs Rs. 210 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wanawasala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Wanawasala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 210–2,500 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Oliyamulla Bus stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 20 min.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Wanawasala
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 210–2,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Oliyamulla Bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
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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Colombo to Wanawasala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Oliyamulla Bus stop station.
Colombo to Wanawasala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wanawasala station.
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