There are 5 ways to get from Pallekele to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 36mRs 1,794–3,702Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 10mRs 996–1,157Drive 121.7 km
- Drive from Pallekele to Colombocar 121.7 km
2h 5mRs 5,548–8,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallekele to Colombotaxi 121.7 km
2h 5mRs 33,000–40,000Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
2h 46mRs 1,794–3,702
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pallekele to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Pallekele to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pallekele station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pallekele to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Pallekele and Colombo is 128 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.
The best way to get from Pallekele to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Pallekele to Colombo, including transfers.
Pallekele to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Pallekele to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Pallekele to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Pallekele, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pallekele to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pallekele to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallekele to Colombo is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Pallekele to Colombo.
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