What is the cheapest way to get from Fort to Wellawatte?

The cheapest way to get from Fort to Wellawatte is to train which costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 2500 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort to Wellawatte?

The fastest way to get from Fort to Wellawatte is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800.

Is there a direct bus between Fort and Wellawatte?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Wellawatta. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Fort and Wellawatte?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Wellawatta. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Fort to Wellawatte?

The distance between Fort and Wellawatte is 7 km.

How do I travel from Fort to Wellawatte without a car?

The best way to get from Fort to Wellawatte without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 2500.

How long does it take to get from Fort to Wellawatte?

The train from Colombo Fort to Wellawatta takes 15 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Fort to Wellawatte bus from?

Fort to Wellawatte bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Fort to Wellawatte train from?

Fort to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Fort to Wellawatte?

The best way to get from Fort to Wellawatte is to train which takes 15 min and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2300 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Fort to Wellawatte bus arrive?

Fort to Wellawatte bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wellawatta station.

Where does the Fort to Wellawatte train arrive?

Fort to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawatta station.

Where can I stay near Wellawatte?

There are 1449+ hotels available in Wellawatte.

Fort to Wellawatte - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Fort to Wellawatte by train, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Wellawattatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
15 min
Rs 220–2,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Wellawattabus
15 min
Rs 2,100–2,300
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fort to Wellawattetaxi 8.4 km
10 min
Rs 2,300–2,800
Walk
1. Take the foot from Fort to Wellawattewalk 7.6 km
1h 31m

Fort to Wellawatte by train

14Weekly Trains

15 minAverage Duration

Rs 220Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort to Wellawatte.

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Distance: 7.3 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Wellawatte, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Wellawatta twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 220–2,500 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Wellawatta 3 times a day, and the journey takes 15 min. Superline Travels also services this route once daily.

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