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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Welikanda to Colombo

Composite routes from Welikanda to Colombo

Cheapest
4 h 8 min
Car
246 km.
from $13
Other
2 h 27 min
Taxi, Plane
190 km.
from $716.35

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.89–$1,079.81

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Welikanda to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.84

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo is to train which costs $1.52 - $5 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $304.35 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct train between Welikanda and Colombo?

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.

How far is it from Welikanda to Colombo?

The distance between Welikanda and Colombo is 306 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Welikanda to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Welikanda to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welikanda to Colombo train from?

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

Train or bus from Welikanda to Colombo?

The best way to get from Welikanda to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.52 - $5 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Welikanda to Colombo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welikanda to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Welikanda to Colombo is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Welikanda to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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