There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ginigathhena 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 28mRs 22,275–122,207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 5mRs 1,345–1,883Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Galabodatrain Colombo
4h 29mRs 2,066–3,983Drive 98.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ginigathhenacar 98.3 km
1h 47mRs 4,469–6,455Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ginigathhenataxi 98.3 km
1h 47mRs 27,000–32,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ginigathhena is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ginigathhena is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ginigathhena. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ginigathhena. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Galaboda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Colombo and Ginigathhena is 139 km. The road distance is 98.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ginigathhena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Colombo to Ginigathhena, including transfers.
Colombo to Ginigathhena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Ginigathhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ginigathhena is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 5m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ginigathhena, 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 12,000–110,000
- 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
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–32,000
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 Ginigathhena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Ginigathhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ginigathhena is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Colombo to Ginigathhena.
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