There are 4 ways to get from Palavi (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Pettahbus
2h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palavi to Maradanatrain Puttalam
4h 16mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 127.4 km
- Drive from Palavi (Station) to Colombocar 127.4 km
1h 57mRs 5,749–8,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palavi (Station) to Colombotaxi 127.4 km
1h 57mRs 35,000–42,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palavi (Station) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Palavi (Station) to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Pettah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palavi and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Palavi (Station) and Colombo is 136 km. The road distance is 127.4 km.
The best way to get from Palavi (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .
The bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Palavi (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Palavi (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.
The best way to get from Palavi (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Palavi (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Palavi to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Palavi to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–42,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Palavi (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Palavi (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palavi (Station) to Colombo is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Palavi (Station) to Colombo.
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