There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala to Mirissa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Dehiwala to Mirissa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala to Mirissa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Polwathumodara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Dehiwala and Mirissa is 162 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Dehiwala to Mirissa, including transfers.
Dehiwala to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dehiwala station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Mirissa is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 22m.
Dehiwala to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala to Mirissa is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Dehiwala to Mirissa.
What companies run services between Dehiwala, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Matara every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dehiwala to Polwathumodara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 238–4,300 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Dehiwala to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 238–4,300
- 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 2,600–4,300
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,787
- 2nd Class
- Rs 238
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,145
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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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