There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Payagala South by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kalutara South
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
57 minRs 2,404–4,370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1h 1mRs 1,906–2,467Drive 51.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Payagala Southcar 51.3 km
59 minRs 2,336–3,374Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Payagala Southtaxi 51.3 km
59 minRs 14,000–17,000Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain Maradana
1h 24mRs 2,216–4,086
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Payagala South is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Payagala South is to train via Kalutara South which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Payagala South. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Payagala South. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Colombo and Payagala South is 50 km. The road distance is 51.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Payagala South without a car is to train via Kalutara South which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Colombo to Payagala South, including transfers.
Colombo to Payagala South bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Payagala South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Payagala South is to train via Kalutara South which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Payagala South, 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
Train from Fort Station to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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 South bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo to Payagala South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Payagala South is 51 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colombo to Payagala South.
There are 835+ hotels available in Payagala South.