There are 5 ways to get from Habarana to Pallai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palaibus
4h 40mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
6h 25mRs 2,329–4,414Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Maho to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
6h 11mRs 2,750–6,496Drive 206.8 km
- Drive from Habarana to Pallaicar 206.8 km
3h 40mRs 9,376–13,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Habarana to Pallaitaxi 206.8 km
3h 40mRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Habarana to Pallai is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Habarana to Pallai is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Habarana to Pallai. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Palai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Habarana to Pallai. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Palai via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Habarana and Pallai is 234 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.
The best way to get from Habarana to Pallai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Habarana to Pallai, including transfers.
Habarana to Pallai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Dambulla station.
Habarana to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Habarana to Pallai is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Habarana, Sri Lanka and Pallai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Dambulla to Palai once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Habarana to Palai via Habarana and Maho in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Habarana to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
Train from Maho to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Anuradhapura to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Habarana to Pallai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palai station.
Habarana to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Habarana to Pallai is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Habarana to Pallai.
There are 30+ hotels available in Pallai.