There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus
1h 14mBus via Alawwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
1h 29mRs 1,622–2,088Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 28mRs 2,133–4,112Drive 71.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galigamuwacar 71.3 km
1h 11mRs 3,248–4,691Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galigamuwataxi 71.3 km
1h 11mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to bus via Alawwa which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galigamuwa. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Galigamuwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Galigamuwa is 73 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Galigamuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Galigamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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 Galigamuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Colombo to Galigamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galigamuwa is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Colombo to Galigamuwa.
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