There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pallama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
2h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Arachchikattuwatrain Colombo
3h 42mRs 1,952–3,839Drive 100.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pallamacar 100.4 km
1h 34mRs 4,504–6,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pallamataxi 100.4 km
1h 34mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pallama is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pallama is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pallama. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Arachchikattuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pallama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Arachchikattuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Pallama is 108 km. The road distance is 100.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pallama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Colombo to Pallama, including transfers.
Colombo to Pallama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Pallama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pallama is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pallama, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Arachchikattuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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 Pallama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Colombo to Pallama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Arachchikattuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pallama is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Colombo to Pallama.
There are 18+ hotels available in Pallama.