What is the cheapest way to get from Heeloya to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Heeloya to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heeloya to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Heeloya to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Heeloya 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 Heeloya 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 Heeloya to Colombo?

The distance between Heeloya and Colombo is 196 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.

How do I travel from Heeloya to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Heeloya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300.

How long does it take to get from Heeloya to Colombo?

The bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 5h 34m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Heeloya to Colombo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heeloya to Colombo train from?

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

Train or bus from Heeloya to Colombo?

The best way to get from Heeloya to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Heeloya to Colombo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heeloya to Colombo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heeloya to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Heeloya to Colombo is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Heeloya to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1448+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Heeloya 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
best
1. Take the bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalRoute 99
5h 34m
Rs 900–1,300
Train
1. Take the train from Heel Oya to Fort StationBadulla
8h 48m
Rs 1,300–8,500
Drive 192.3 km
1. Drive from Heeloya to Colombo192.3 km
3h 7m
Rs 8,086–11,680
Bus via Welimada
1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
5h 55m
Rs 3,816–4,501

Heeloya to Colombo by train

21Weekly Trains

8h 48mAverage Duration

Rs 1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.1 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Heeloya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 34m. 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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