There are 3 ways to get from Welikanda to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Welikanda to Colombo by train
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The cheapest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welikanda to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Welikanda and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Welikanda and Colombo is 246 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Welikanda to Colombo, including transfers.
Welikanda to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Welikanda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Welikanda station.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Welikanda to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Welikanda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Welikanda to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Welikanda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welikanda to Colombo is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Welikanda to Colombo.
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