There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Ganewalpola by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 27mRs 24,575–122,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
3h 12mRs 1,886–3,761Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Habaranabus
3h 44mRs 1,906–2,399Drive 177.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ganewalpolacar 177.6 km
2h 49mRs 8,068–11,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ganewalpolataxi 177.6 km
2h 49mRs 48,000–60,000Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
4h 40mRs 2,120–2,565Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Kekirawatrain Colombo
4h 44mRs 1,886–3,761
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ganewalpola is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ganewalpola is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ganewalpola. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ganewalpola. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kekirawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Colombo and Ganewalpola is 186 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ganewalpola without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Colombo to Ganewalpola, including transfers.
Colombo to Ganewalpola bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Ganewalpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ganewalpola is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 12m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ganewalpola, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kekirawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Maradana to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–60,000
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 Ganewalpola bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Colombo to Ganewalpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kekirawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ganewalpola is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Colombo to Ganewalpola.
There are 1038+ hotels available in Ganewalpola.