There are 5 ways to get from Batapola to Colombo by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
1h 55mRs 1,203–1,403Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 14mRs 2,795–4,885Drive 96 km
- Drive from Batapola to Colombocar 96 km
1h 21mRs 4,251–6,140Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batapola to Colombotaxi 96 km
1h 21mRs 26,000–32,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 43mRs 32,142–115,941
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batapola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Batapola to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Batapola and Colombo is 98 km. The road distance is 96 km.
The best way to get from Batapola to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Batapola to Colombo, including transfers.
Batapola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Batapola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Batapola to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4900 and takes 2h 14m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Batapola, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 320–360 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Batapola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Batapola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batapola to Colombo is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Batapola to Colombo.
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