There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galoya Junction by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 29mRs 26,788–142,822Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Galoyabus
3h 49mRs 1,278–1,655Train
- Take the train from Maradana to Galoya Junctiontrain Colombo
5h 26mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 192.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galoya Junctioncar 192.5 km
3hRs 8,468–12,232
Colombo to Galoya Junction by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galoya Junction is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galoya Junction is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galoya Junction. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Galoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Galoya Junction. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Galoya Junction is 189 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galoya Junction without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Colombo to Galoya Junction, including transfers.
Colombo to Galoya Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Galoya Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galoya Junction is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 49m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galoya Junction, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galoya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Galoya Junction bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galoya station.
Colombo to Galoya Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galoya Junction is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colombo to Galoya Junction.
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