There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
2h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palavitrain Colombo
4h 35mRs 2,284–4,286Drive 141.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resortcar 141.8 km
2h 20mRs 6,447–9,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resorttaxi 141.8 km
2h 20mRs 39,000–47,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palavi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Colombo and Dolphin Beach Resort is 162 km. The road distance is 141.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort, including transfers.
Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dolphin Beach Resort, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Colombo to Dolphin Beach Resort.
There are 119+ hotels available in Dolphin Beach Resort.