There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Galaliyadda by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Galaliyaddataxi
2h 22mRs 3,253–5,440Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
5h 2mRs 2,101–4,011Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Melsiripurabus
2h 52mRs 2,164–2,743Drive 132.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galaliyaddacar 132.6 km
2h 6mRs 6,044–8,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galaliyaddataxi 132.6 km
2h 6mRs 36,000–44,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Galaliyaddataxi
1h 51mRs 24,875–124,207Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Galaliyaddataxi
2h 1mRs 24,375–123,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galaliyadda is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galaliyadda is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galaliyadda. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Melsiripura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Galaliyadda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Galaliyadda is 134 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galaliyadda without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Colombo to Galaliyadda, including transfers.
Colombo to Galaliyadda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Galaliyadda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galaliyadda is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galaliyadda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Melsiripura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Melsiripura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–44,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Galaliyadda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Melsiripura station.
Colombo to Galaliyadda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galaliyadda is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Colombo to Galaliyadda.
There are 126+ hotels available in Galaliyadda.