There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galbada by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 3,114–4,498Bus
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galbada is to drive which costs Rs. 3100 - 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.
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.
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.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galbada is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Colombo to Galbada.
There are 892+ hotels available in Galbada.
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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Bentota
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- 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
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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