There are 4 ways to get from Payagala South to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
1h 1mRs 1,987–2,503Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
1h 10mRs 2,399–4,317Drive 51 km
- Drive from Payagala South to Colombocar 51 km
58 minRs 2,323–3,355Taxi
- Take the taxi from Payagala South to Colombotaxi 51 km
58 minRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Payagala South to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Payagala South to Colombo is to drive which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Payagala South to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Payagala South to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Payagala South and Colombo is 51 km. The road distance is 51 km.
The best way to get from Payagala South to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Payagala South to Colombo, including transfers.
Payagala South to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Payagala South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Payagala South to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4400 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Payagala South, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Payagala South to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Payagala South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Payagala South to Colombo is 51 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Payagala South to Colombo.
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