There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Andiyagala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Galewela
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus
2h 37mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
4h 37mRs 1,820–2,165Train via Moragollagama
- Take the train from Maradana to Moragollagamatrain Colombo
4h 10mRs 2,610–4,623Drive 155.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Andiyagalacar 155.1 km
2h 26mRs 7,083–10,231Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Andiyagalataxi 155.1 km
2h 26mRs 42,000–55,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 38mRs 23,675–122,807Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Negamatrain Colombo- Trincomalee
4h 40mRs 2,020–3,889
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Andiyagala is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Andiyagala is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Andiyagala. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Galewela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Andiyagala. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Moragollagama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Colombo and Andiyagala is 155 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Andiyagala without a car is to bus via Galewela which takes 2h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Colombo to Andiyagala, including transfers.
Colombo to Andiyagala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Andiyagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Andiyagala is to bus via Galewela which takes 2h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Moragollagama, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Andiyagala, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Galewela once daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Moragollagama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Moragollagama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Train from Fort Station to Negama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once 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 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Andiyagala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Galewela station.
Colombo to Andiyagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Moragollagama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Andiyagala is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Colombo to Andiyagala.
There are 272+ hotels available in Andiyagala.