There are 4 ways to get from Fort to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 25mRs 1,933–3,812Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
1h 38mRs 1,579–2,047Drive 77.1 km
- Drive from Fort to Kegallecar 77.1 km
1h 16mRs 3,503–5,059Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort to Kegalletaxi 77.1 km
1h 16mRs 21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Fort to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Fort and Kegalle is 86 km. The road distance is 77.1 km.
The best way to get from Fort to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Fort to Kegalle, including transfers.
Fort to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Fort to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Fort to Kegalle is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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
Fort to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Fort to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Kegalle is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Fort to Kegalle.
There are 119+ hotels available in Kegalle.