There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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 Dambullabus
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Pahala Bulnewataxi
3h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Negamatrain Colombo- Trincomalee
4h 44mRs 2,620–4,639Train via Galgamuwa
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
3h 28mRs 4,512–6,927Drive 165.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewacar 165.1 km
2h 50mRs 7,525–10,870Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewataxi 165.1 km
2h 50mRs 45,000–55,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Pahala Bulnewataxi
2h 3mRs 26,975–126,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Galgamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Pahala Bulnewa is 194 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa, including transfers.
Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Colombo to Pahala Bulnewa.
There are 15+ hotels available in Pahala Bulnewa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pahala Bulnewa, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Negama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,700–55,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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