There are 3 ways to get from China Bay (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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China Bay (Station) to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from China Bay (Station) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from China Bay (Station) to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from China Bay (Station) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from China Bay and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between China Bay (Station) and Colombo is 256 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.
The best way to get from China Bay (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from China Bay (Station) to Colombo, including transfers.
China Bay (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
China Bay (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from China Bay (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between China Bay (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from China Bay to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
China Bay (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
China Bay (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between China Bay (Station) to Colombo is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from China Bay (Station) to Colombo.
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