There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Saliyawewa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
3h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thambuttegamatrain Colombo / ...
3h 41mRs 4,229–6,551Drive 168.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Saliyawewacar 168.3 km
2h 38mRs 7,562–10,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Saliyawewataxi 168.3 km
2h 38mRs 46,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Saliyawewa is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Saliyawewa is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Saliyawewa. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Saliyawewa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Thambuttegama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Saliyawewa is 175 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Saliyawewa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Colombo to Saliyawewa, including transfers.
Colombo to Saliyawewa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Saliyawewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Saliyawewa is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Saliyawewa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Thambuttegama twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Thambuttegama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
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 Saliyawewa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo to Saliyawewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Thambuttegama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Saliyawewa is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Colombo to Saliyawewa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Saliyawewa.