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How to get fromColombo to Galkadawalaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Galkadawala by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Galkadawalataxi taxi
    3h 5m
    Rs 33,975–135,607

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Palampoddaru to Galkadawalataxi taxi
    5h 44m
    Rs 5,563–6,833

  3. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Galkadawalataxi taxi
    6h 9m
    Rs 9,351–13,152

  4. Drive 265.7 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Galkadawalacar car 265.7 km
    4h 29m
    Rs 12,111–17,493

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Mollipothanatrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    2. Take the taxi from Mollipothana to Galkadawalataxi taxi
    8h 15m
    Rs 7,379–10,667

  6. Bus, taxi via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Thambalagamuwabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thambalagamuwa to Galkadawalataxi taxi
    8h 31m
    Rs 7,820–9,665

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,705Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galkadawala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Galkadawala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Galkadawala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Palampoddaru then take the taxi to Galkadawala.

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