There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Galgamuwa by train, car, or taxi
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Colombo to Galgamuwa by train
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The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galgamuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galgamuwa is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Galgamuwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Colombo and Galgamuwa is 161 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galgamuwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galgamuwa is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Colombo to Galgamuwa.
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–49,000
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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