There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to China Bay (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
5h 7mRs 1,963–2,633Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
7h 50mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 253.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to China Bay (Station)car 253.7 km
4h 7mRs 11,390–16,452Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to China Baytrain
4h 30mRs 25,025–134,707
Colombo to China Bay (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to China Bay (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to China Bay (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to China Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Palampoddaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at China Bay. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Colombo and China Bay (Station) is 252 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to China Bay (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Colombo to China Bay (Station), including transfers.
Colombo to China Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to China Bay (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to China Bay (Station) 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 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and China Bay (Station), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to China Bay once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Train from Habarana to China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru
- 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
Colombo to China Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Colombo to China Bay (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at China Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to China Bay (Station) is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Colombo to China Bay (Station).
There are 454+ hotels available in China Bay (Station).