Western Province to Southern Province

Western Province to Southern Province

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$8
 
 
$234

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Western Province to Southern Province Schedule

Western Province to Southern Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 35,212
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 06:09 - 09:17LKR 2,180
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 14:40 - 18:47LKR 2,180

Transportation from Western Province to Southern Province

Facts about the transport from Western Province to Southern Province

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:09 AM
Departures per day8
Distance138 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

Popular Routes

From Western Province

To Western Province

From Southern Province

To Southern Province

Popular Routes in Sri Lanka

How to get from Western Province to Southern Province

Travelling between Western Province and Southern Province is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Bus+taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 233.07 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.35.

How long does it take to get from Western Province to Southern Province?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Western Province and Southern Province depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus+taxi is the fastest way to travel between Western Province and Southern Province. Bus+taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 45m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 3h 25m to reach Southern Province.

How much does it cost to get from Western Province to Southern Province?

Travelling between Western Province and Southern Province can be as cheap as USD 7.35 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 233.07 if you buy a Ceylon Roots 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 Western Province and Southern Province ?

  • 1 from Western Province to Southern Province starting from 06:09 Colombo Fort until 06:09 Colombo Fort
  • 7 from Western Province to Southern Province starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Western Province to Southern Province.

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 Western Province and Southern Province

Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays, Stef Lanka Tours

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 Western Province to Southern Province?

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