There are 5 ways to get from Saliyawewa to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Saliyawewa to Galgamuwataxi
- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
3h 44mRs 6,346–9,063Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
5h 4mRs 3,636–4,288Drive 167.8 km
- Drive from Saliyawewa to Colombocar 167.8 km
2h 36mRs 7,629–11,019Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saliyawewa to Colombotaxi 167.8 km
2h 36mRs 46,000–55,000Train
- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 30mRs 4,449–6,822
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saliyawewa to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saliyawewa to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saliyawewa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Saliyawewa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Saliyawewa and Colombo is 207 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Saliyawewa to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Saliyawewa to Colombo, including transfers.
Saliyawewa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Saliyawewa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Saliyawewa to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Saliyawewa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- 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 2,300–3,100
Train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–55,000
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More Questions & Answers
Saliyawewa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Saliyawewa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saliyawewa to Colombo is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Saliyawewa to Colombo.
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