There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Payagala North by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
56 minRs 2,304–4,270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1hRs 1,906–2,467Drive 50.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Payagala Northcar 50.3 km
58 minRs 2,288–3,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Payagala Northtaxi 50.3 km
58 minRs 13,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Payagala North is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Payagala North is to train which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Payagala North. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Payagala North. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Colombo and Payagala North is 49 km. The road distance is 50.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Payagala North without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Colombo to Payagala North, including transfers.
Colombo to Payagala North bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Payagala North train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Payagala North is to train which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Payagala North, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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 Payagala North bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo to Payagala North train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Payagala North is 50 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Colombo to Payagala North.
There are 802+ hotels available in Payagala North.