There are 4 ways to get from Ginigathhena to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
4h 6mRs 1,309–1,919Train
- Take the train from Galaboda to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
4h 38mRs 2,084–4,026Drive 97.8 km
- Drive from Ginigathhena to Colombocar 97.8 km
1h 46mRs 4,457–6,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ginigathhena to Colombotaxi 97.8 km
1h 46mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginigathhena to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ginigathhena to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ginigathhena to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ginigathhena to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Galaboda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Ginigathhena and Colombo is 117 km. The road distance is 97.8 km.
The best way to get from Ginigathhena to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ginigathhena to Colombo, including transfers.
Ginigathhena to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Ginigathhena to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galaboda station.
The best way to get from Ginigathhena to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Ginigathhena, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Watawala to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galaboda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galaboda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ginigathhena to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Ginigathhena to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginigathhena to Colombo is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ginigathhena to Colombo.
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