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How to get fromColombo to Nalanda Gedigeby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Nalanda Gedige by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nalanda Gedigetaxi taxi
    2h 39m
    Rs 4,053–6,340

  2. Bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Galewelabus bus
    3h 4m
    Rs 1,976–2,559

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus bus
    2h 41m

  4. Drive 144.7 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Nalanda Gedigecar car 144.7 km
    2h 23m
    Rs 6,579–9,503

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Nalanda Gedigetaxi taxi 144.7 km
    2h 23m
    Rs 39,000–47,000

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nalanda Gedigetaxi taxi
    1h 39m
    Rs 24,275–123,407

  7. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nalanda Gedigetaxi taxi
    2h 13m
    Rs 25,275–124,607

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,666Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 145.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nalanda Gedige, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Galewela once daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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