What is the cheapest way to get from Heel Oya to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Heel Oya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heel Oya to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Heel Oya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Heel Oya and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dowa and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Heel Oya and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heel Oya and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Heel Oya to Colombo?

The distance between Heel Oya and Colombo is 205 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.

How do I travel from Heel Oya to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Heel Oya to Colombo without a car is to bus via Welimada which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600.

How long does it take to get from Heel Oya to Colombo?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Heel Oya to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heel Oya to Colombo bus from?

Heel Oya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dowa station.

Where do I catch the Heel Oya to Colombo train from?

Heel Oya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Heel Oya station.

Train or bus from Heel Oya to Colombo?

The best way to get from Heel Oya to Colombo is to bus via Welimada which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Heel Oya to Colombo bus arrive?

Heel Oya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Heel Oya to Colombo train arrive?

Heel Oya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Heel Oya to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Heel Oya to Colombo is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Heel Oya to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Colombo.

Heel Oya to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heel Oya to Colombo by bus, train, or car

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

Bus via Welimada
best
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
5h 55m
Rs 3,822–4,508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
6h 42m
Rs 900–1,300
Train
1. Take the train from Heel Oya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
8h 48m
Rs 1,300–8,500
Drive 192.3 km
1. Drive from Heel Oya to Colombocar 192.3 km
3h 9m
Rs 8,089–11,684

Heel Oya to Colombo by train

21Weekly Trains

8h 48mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heel Oya to Colombo.

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Distance: 205 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Heel Oya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Heel Oya to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 8h 48m.

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