There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Devalegama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela JunctionColombo / ...
1h 19mRs 1,723–3,155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
2h 47mRs 772–907Drive 80.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Devalegama80.4 km
1h 23mRs 3,366–4,861Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Devalegama80.4 km
1h 23mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Devalegama is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Devalegama is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3200.
The distance between Colombo and Devalegama is 81 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Devalegama without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Colombo to Devalegama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Devalegama is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 2h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Devalegama is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Colombo to Devalegama.
There are 149+ hotels available in Devalegama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Devalegama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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