There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batapola by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 43mRs 2,842–4,825Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2hRs 1,243–1,528Drive 97.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batapolacar 97.2 km
1h 22mRs 4,304–6,217Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Batapolataxi 97.2 km
1h 22mRs 26,000–32,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batapola is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batapola is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Batapola. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Batapola. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Colombo and Batapola is 94 km. The road distance is 97.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batapola without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Colombo to Batapola, including transfers.
Colombo to Batapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Batapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batapola is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batapola, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Batapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Batapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batapola is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Colombo to Batapola.
There are 2134+ hotels available in Batapola.