There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Yapahuwa by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
2h 33mRs 1,742–3,548Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus
- Take the taxi from Galewela to Yapahuwataxi
3h 12mDrive 133.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Yapahuwacar 133.6 km
2h 29mRs 6,096–8,805Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Yapahuwataxi 133.6 km
2h 29mRs 36,000–44,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Yapahuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Yapahuwa is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Yapahuwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Maho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Colombo and Yapahuwa is 145 km. The road distance is 133.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Yapahuwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Colombo to Yapahuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Yapahuwa is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Colombo to Yapahuwa.
There are eight+ hotels available in Yapahuwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–44,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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