There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Galboda Falls by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 37mRs 23,175–122,107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 16mRs 1,245–1,783Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Galabodatrain Colombo
4h 34mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 113.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galboda Fallscar 113.8 km
2h 14mRs 5,185–7,490Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galboda Fallstaxi 113.8 km
2h 14mRs 31,000–37,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galboda Falls is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1800 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galboda Falls is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galboda Falls. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Galaboda. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Colombo and Galboda Falls is 137 km. The road distance is 113.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galboda Falls without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1800.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo to Galboda Falls, including transfers.
Colombo to Galboda Falls bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Galboda Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galboda Falls is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1800 and takes 4h 16m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galboda Falls, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Watawala every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- 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 Fort Station to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
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 Galboda Falls bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Galboda Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galboda Falls is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Colombo to Galboda Falls.
There are 350+ hotels available in Galboda Falls.