There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Palali by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
6h 46mRs 3,160–3,250Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
7h 16mRs 1,929–4,063Drive 401.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Palalicar 401.5 km
6h 53mRs 18,202–26,291Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
6h 14mBus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 47mRs 2,406–2,950Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 52mRs 99,415–181,157
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palali is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palali is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Palali. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Punnalaikkadduvan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Palali. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kankesanturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Colombo and Palali is 433 km. The road distance is 401.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palali without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 3150 - Rs. 3250.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Colombo to Palali, including transfers.
Colombo to Palali bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Palali train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palali is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 3150 - Rs. 3250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palali, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvan once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 7h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Palali bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Punnalaikkadduvan station.
Colombo to Palali train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kankesanturai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Palali is 401 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Colombo to Palali.
There are 227+ hotels available in Palali.