There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pallewela by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Pallewelataxi
54 minRs 1,700–3,514Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 56mRs 758–922Drive 45.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pallewelacar 45.4 km
53 minRs 2,043–2,951Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pallewelataxi 45.4 km
53 minRs 12,000–15,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pallewela is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pallewela is to drive which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pallewela. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Colombo and Pallewela is 45 km. The road distance is 45.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pallewela without a car is to train and taxi which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Colombo to Pallewela, including transfers.
Colombo to Pallewela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Pallewela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pallewela is 45 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Colombo to Pallewela.
There are 165+ hotels available in Pallewela.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pallewela, Western, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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