There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Meepe Junction by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Talpetrain Maradana
2h 25mRs 698–3,579Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 33mRs 2,565–3,245Drive 124.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Meepe Junctioncar 124.2 km
1h 43mRs 5,497–7,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Meepe Junctiontaxi 124.2 km
1h 43mRs 34,000–41,000Bus via Makumbura
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
2h 55mRs 2,206–4,985
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Meepe Junction is to train which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Meepe Junction is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Meepe Junction. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Meepe Junction. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Talpe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Colombo and Meepe Junction is 128 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Meepe Junction without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Colombo to Meepe Junction, including transfers.
Colombo to Meepe Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Meepe Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Meepe Junction is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Meepe Junction, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Talpe 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 218–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Talpe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 218–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,635
- 2nd Class
- Rs 218
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,963
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–190
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
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 Meepe Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Colombo to Meepe Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Talpe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Meepe Junction is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Colombo to Meepe Junction.
There are 4990+ hotels available in Meepe Junction.