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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Walpola

Composite routes from Colombo to Walpola

Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
155 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.21

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Walpola is to train which costs $1 - $7.61 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Walpola is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Walpola?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Matara Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Walpola?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Matara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Colombo to Walpola?

The distance between Colombo and Walpola is 156 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Walpola without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 .

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

The bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Walpola bus from?

Colombo to Walpola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Walpola train from?

Colombo to Walpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Walpola?

The best way to get from Colombo to Walpola is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $7.61 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Colombo to Walpola bus arrive?

Colombo to Walpola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.

Where does the Colombo to Walpola train arrive?

Colombo to Walpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Walpola?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Walpola is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Colombo to Walpola.

Where can I stay near Walpola?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Walpola. Prices start at $15.72 per night.
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