There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Welikanda by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Welikandatrain Colombo
3h 17mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 47mRs 3,897–4,709Drive 246.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Welikandacar 246.8 km
3h 52mRs 11,260–16,264Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Welikandatrain
3h 46mRs 25,575–133,987Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Welikandatrain
3h 55mRs 24,025–124,707
Colombo to Welikanda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Welikanda is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Welikanda is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Welikanda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Welikanda. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Colombo and Welikanda is 284 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Welikanda without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
The train from Fort Station to Welikanda takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Welikanda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Welikanda is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4800 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Welikanda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Batticaloa to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Habarana to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Welikanda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Colombo to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Welikanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Welikanda is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Colombo to Welikanda.
There are five+ hotels available in Welikanda.