There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
- Take the taxi from Palavi Junction to Inginimitiya Damtaxi
3h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
3h 13mRs 3,612–5,827Drive 145 km
- Drive from Colombo to Inginimitiya Damcar 145 km
2h 34mRs 6,575–9,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Inginimitiya Damtaxi 145 km
2h 34mRs 39,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam is to train which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Galgamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Colombo and Inginimitiya Dam is 177 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam, including transfers.
Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Colombo to Inginimitiya Dam.
There are three+ hotels available in Inginimitiya Dam.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Inginimitiya Dam, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–48,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.