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 WellawaColombo
2h 1mRs 1,200–3,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
2h 12mRs 937–1,167Drive 105.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Wellawa105.1 km
1h 38mRs 4,423–6,389Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Wellawa105.1 km
1h 38mRs 28,000–35,000
Colombo to Wellawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Wellawa is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
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 105.1 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. 3300.
The train from Maradana to Wellawa takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs once daily.
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. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 12m.
Colombo to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Wellawa is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Colombo to Wellawa.
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 1,200–3,300 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 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
- 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
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–35,000
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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