There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Welimada by plane, taxi, bus, 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Welimada
2h 16mRs 29,624–117,555Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
5h 25mRs 600–700Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to AmbewelaColombo
7h 3mRs 4,175–10,654Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Welimada175.9 km
3h 8mRs 7,354–10,622
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Welimada is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Welimada is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 120000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Welimada. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Colombo and Welimada is 180 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Welimada without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Colombo to Welimada, including transfers.
Colombo to Welimada bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Welimada is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 3m.
Colombo to Welimada bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Welimada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Welimada is 176 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Colombo to Welimada.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Welimada, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambewela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–7,500 and the journey takes 6h 38m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ambewela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 2002+ hotels available in Welimada.