There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Wellawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
2h 1mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 12mRs 938–1,919Drive 104.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Wellawacar 104.2 km
1h 39mRs 4,765–6,882Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Wellawataxi 104.2 km
1h 39mRs 28,000–34,000
Colombo to Wellawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Wellawa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Colombo and Wellawa is 103 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wellawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Maradana to Wellawa takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Wellawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Wellawa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Wellawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Wellawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Colombo to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Wellawa is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Colombo to Wellawa.
There are 66+ hotels available in Wellawa.