There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela JunctionColombo / ...
1h 29mRs 2,133–3,755Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
2h 46mRs 752–907Drive 71.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galigamuwa71.2 km
1h 12mRs 2,946–4,255Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galigamuwa71.2 km
1h 12mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
The distance between Colombo and Galigamuwa is 90 km. The road distance is 71.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galigamuwa is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 2h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galigamuwa is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Colombo to Galigamuwa.
There are 114+ hotels available in Galigamuwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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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