There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Poddala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
2h 11mRs 1,300–4,266Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 33mRs 1,865–2,445Drive 111.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Poddalacar 111.2 km
1h 31mRs 4,902–7,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Poddalataxi 111.2 km
1h 31mRs 30,000–37,000Bus via Makumbura
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
2h 55mRs 1,506–4,185
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Poddala is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Poddala is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Poddala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Poddala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Colombo and Poddala is 126 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Poddala without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Poddala, including transfers.
Colombo to Poddala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Poddala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Poddala is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Poddala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,501
- 2nd Class
- Rs 200
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,802
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–190
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–37,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Poddala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Colombo to Poddala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Poddala is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Colombo to Poddala.
There are 3766+ hotels available in Poddala.