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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Welikanda

Composite routes from Colombo to Welikanda

Cheapest
4 h 8 min
Car
245 km.
from $13
Other
2 h 36 min
Plane, Taxi
190 km.
from $418.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Welikanda
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.52–$5.00

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Welikanda is to train which costs $1.52 - $5 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Welikanda is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 36m and costs $250 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Welikanda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Welikanda. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Colombo to Welikanda?

The distance between Colombo and Welikanda is 245 km. The road distance is 245.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Welikanda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Colombo to Welikanda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Welikanda train from?

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

Train or bus from Colombo to Welikanda?

The best way to get from Colombo to Welikanda is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.52 - $5 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Colombo to Welikanda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Welikanda?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Welikanda is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Colombo to Welikanda.
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