There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Galgamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Colombo and Pahala Giribawa is 181 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa, including transfers.
Colombo to Pahala Giribawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Pahala Giribawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pahala Giribawa is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Colombo to Pahala Giribawa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Pahala Giribawa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pahala Giribawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
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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