There are 4 ways to get from Haputhale to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
4h 54mRs 2,200–2,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
8h 2mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 173.8 km
- Drive from Haputhale to Colombocar 173.8 km
2h 58mRs 7,693–11,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputhale to Colombotaxi 173.8 km
2h 58mRs 47,000–60,000
Haputhale to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haputhale to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Haputhale to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haputale and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haputale and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Haputhale and Colombo is 190 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Haputhale to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
The bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 4h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Haputhale to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Haputale station.
Haputhale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputhale to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Haputhale, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Haputale to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Haputale to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Haputhale to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Haputhale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputhale to Colombo is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Haputhale to Colombo.
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