There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Galthara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 2mRs 3,834–4,580Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Weligamatrain Maradana
3h 31mRs 4,540–8,504Drive 160.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galtharacar 160.2 km
2h 9mRs 7,317–10,569Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galtharataxi 160.2 km
2h 9mRs 44,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galthara is to bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galthara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Galthara station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Galthara. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Galthara is 177 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galthara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Colombo to Galthara, including transfers.
Colombo to Galthara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Galthara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galthara is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galthara, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Weligama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Galthara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Galthara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Weligama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galthara is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Colombo to Galthara.
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