There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Galapitamada by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to NittambuwaColombo
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Galapitamada
2h 13mRs 1,358–1,672Drive 59.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galapitamada59.6 km
1h 12mRs 2,513–3,630Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galapitamada59.6 km
1h 12mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galapitamada is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galapitamada is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
The distance between Colombo and Galapitamada is 60 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galapitamada without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Colombo to Galapitamada, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galapitamada is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Colombo to Galapitamada.
There are 100+ hotels available in Galapitamada.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galapitamada, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Galapitamada. However, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa then take the taxi to Galapitamada. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Galapitamada in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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