There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 28mRs 2,133–4,112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 45mRs 753–907Drive 71.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galigamuwacar 71.3 km
1h 11mRs 3,212–4,640Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galigamuwataxi 71.3 km
1h 11mRs 19,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 2h 45m.
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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
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 90 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Galigamuwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 train which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Galigamuwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle 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.
There are 113+ hotels available in Galigamuwa.