There are 4 ways to get from Walapane to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Walapane to Kandytaxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
3h 34mRs 5,273–7,813Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
5h 16mRs 2,246–3,263Drive 170 km
- Drive from Walapane to Colombocar 170 km
3h 3mRs 7,586–10,957Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walapane to Colombotaxi 170 km
3h 3mRs 46,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walapane to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Walapane to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walapane to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Walapane and Colombo is 176 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Walapane to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Walapane to Colombo, including transfers.
Walapane to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Walapane to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walapane to Colombo is 170 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Walapane to Colombo.
There are 1462+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Walapane, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–60,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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