There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
2h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palavitrain Colombo
4h 30mRs 2,234–4,186Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Stationcar 139.6 km
2h 16mRs 6,322–9,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Stationtaxi 139.6 km
2h 16mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Palavi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palavi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Colombo and Lakvijaya Power Station is 148 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station, including transfers.
Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Lakvijaya Power Station, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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 Lakvijaya Power Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Colombo to Lakvijaya Power Station.
There are 110+ hotels available in Lakvijaya Power Station.