There are 4 ways to get from Galigamuwa to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 29mRs 2,139–4,110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
2h 45mRs 750–865Drive 70.5 km
- Drive from Galigamuwa to Colombocar 70.5 km
1h 10mRs 3,100–4,478Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galigamuwa to Colombotaxi 70.5 km
1h 10mRs 19,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galigamuwa to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 900 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Galigamuwa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Galigamuwa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Galigamuwa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Galigamuwa and Colombo is 90 km. The road distance is 70.5 km.
The best way to get from Galigamuwa to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Galigamuwa to Colombo, including transfers.
Galigamuwa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Galigamuwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Galigamuwa to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 900 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
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Booking & Getting There
Galigamuwa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Galigamuwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galigamuwa to Colombo is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Galigamuwa to Colombo.
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