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

The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Fort is to train which costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 2500 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Fort is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500.

Is there a direct bus between Wellawatte and Fort?

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

Is there a direct train between Wellawatte and Fort?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Wellawatte to Fort?

The distance between Wellawatte and Fort is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellawatte to Fort without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 2500.

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

The train from Wellawatta to Colombo Fort takes 13 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Wellawatte to Fort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wellawatte to Fort train from?

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

Train or bus from Wellawatte to Fort?

The best way to get from Wellawatte to Fort is to train which takes 13 min and costs Rs. 220 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2300 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Wellawatte to Fort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wellawatte to Fort train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Fort?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Fort.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Wellawatte to Fort 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 Wellawatta to Colombo Forttrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
13 min
Rs 220–2,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Pettahbus
15 min
Rs 2,100–2,300
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Forttaxi 7.5 km
8 min
Rs 2,000–2,500
Walk
1. Take the foot from Wellawatte to Fortwalk 7.6 km
1h 31m

Wellawatte to Fort by train

7Weekly Trains

13 minAverage Duration

Rs 220Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 7.3 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wellawatta to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 220–2,500 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Wellawatta to Pettah 3 times a day, and the journey takes 15 min. Superline Travels also services this route once daily.

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