Colombo to Welikanda

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Colombo to Welikanda Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+6h 11m	$131.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	06:00	13:04	$6.32
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	06:05	13:04	$6.32
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	15:05	20:21	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	3rd Class Reserved Seat	15:05	20:21	$12.55
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	15:05	20:21	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	15:15	21:11	$9.49
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	15:15	21:11	$4.43
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	First Class Sleeping Berths	19:00	02:16	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	3rd Class Reserved Seat	19:00	02:16	$13.27
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	23:00	05:00	$9.49
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	23:00	05:00	$4.43

How to get from Colombo to Welikanda

Travelling between Colombo and Welikanda is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 145.78 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 145.78.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Welikanda?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 7 hours to travel between Colombo and Welikanda depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Welikanda. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h 11m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 6h 11m to reach Welikanda.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Welikanda?

Travelling between Colombo and Welikanda can be as cheap as USD 145.78 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 145.78 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Welikanda ?

1 from Colombo to Welikanda starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Welikanda.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Welikanda

Lakpura

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo to Welikanda?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

99% took a train
1% Other

Transportation from Colombo to Welikanda

Trains

$ 5.93
Taxis

$ 145.78
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Welikanda

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	5h 21m
Earliest Departure	3:05 下午
Latest Departure	7:00 晚上
Departures per day	1
Distance	310 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

Colombo to Welikanda