What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dadalla?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dadalla is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Dadalla?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dadalla is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Dadalla?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dadalla. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Dadalla?

No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Dadalla. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Colombo to Dadalla?

The distance between Colombo and Dadalla is 118 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Dadalla without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Dadalla without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 3500.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Dadalla?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Colombo to Dadalla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Dadalla bus from?

Colombo to Dadalla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Dadalla train from?

Colombo to Dadalla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Dadalla?

The best way to get from Colombo to Dadalla is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Colombo to Dadalla bus arrive?

Colombo to Dadalla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.

Where does the Colombo to Dadalla train arrive?

Colombo to Dadalla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Dadalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dadalla is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Colombo to Dadalla.

Where can I stay near Dadalla?

There are 3661+ hotels available in Dadalla.

Colombo to Dadalla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Dadalla by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
2h 2m
Rs 560–3,406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 24m
Rs 1,265–1,625
Drive 122.1 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Dadallacar 122.1 km
1h 44m
Rs 5,554–8,022
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Dadallataxi 122.1 km
1h 44m
Rs 33,000–40,000
Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
3h 6m

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Distance: 118 km
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dadalla, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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