There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Pasyalabus
1hRs 1,194–1,535Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Mirigamatrain Colombo
1h 10mRs 1,712–3,481Drive 48.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewelacar 48.2 km
55 minRs 2,175–3,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewelataxi 48.2 km
55 minRs 13,000–16,000Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Nittambuwabus
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Kaleliya Pallewelataxi
1h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela is to drive which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Pasyala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kaleliya Pallewela. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Colombo and Kaleliya Pallewela is 47 km. The road distance is 48.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela, including transfers.
Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela is to bus which takes 1h and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kaleliya Pallewela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Pasyala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirigama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Pasyala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–16,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Pasyala station.
Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela is 48 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Colombo to Kaleliya Pallewela.
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