There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Galhinna by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kadigamuwatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kadigamuwa to Galhinnataxi
2h 35mRs 3,248–5,244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 26mRs 1,598–1,933Drive 130.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galhinnacar 130.6 km
2h 15mRs 5,509–7,957Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galhinnataxi 130.6 km
2h 15mRs 35,000–43,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 49mRs 22,974–123,006Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwelatrain Colombo
4h 56mRs 2,146–5,610
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galhinna is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galhinna is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo and Galhinna is 128 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galhinna without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Colombo to Galhinna, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galhinna is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 49m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galhinna is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Colombo to Galhinna.
There are 1371+ hotels available in Galhinna.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galhinna, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kadigamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 2,500–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–43,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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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