There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galbada by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Bentotatrain Maradana
1h 14mRs 4,422–6,695Drive 68.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Galbadacar 68.3 km
1h 17mRs 3,071–4,436Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
1h 21mRs 4,121–5,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galbadataxi 68.3 km
1h 17mRs 18,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galbada is to drive which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galbada is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galbada. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Galbada. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Bentota via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Colombo and Galbada is 67 km. The road distance is 68.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galbada without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Colombo to Galbada, including transfers.
Colombo to Galbada bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Galbada train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galbada is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galbada, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Bentota twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Galbada bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Colombo to Galbada train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bentota station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galbada is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Colombo to Galbada.
There are 895+ hotels available in Galbada.