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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Balana Fort

Composite routes from Colombo to Balana Fort

Cheapest
1 h 57 min
Car
108 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Balana
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.70–$2.03

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.76–$1.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Balana Fort?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Balana Fort is to train which costs $1 - $1.74 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Balana Fort?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Balana Fort is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Balana Fort?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Balana. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Colombo to Balana Fort?

The distance between Colombo and Balana Fort is 104 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Balana Fort without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Balana Fort without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $1 - $1.74 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Balana Fort?

The train from Fort Station to Balana takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Balana Fort train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Balana Fort?

The best way to get from Colombo to Balana Fort is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $1 - $1.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.98 - $8.15 and takes 3h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $304.35 - $489.13 and takes 2h.

Where does the Colombo to Balana Fort train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Balana Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Balana Fort is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Colombo to Balana Fort.

Where can I stay near Balana Fort?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Balana Fort. Prices start at $21.42 per night.
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