There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Giragama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi UyanaColombo
2h 44mRs 1,971–4,495Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
4h 29mRs 1,303–1,538Drive 110.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Giragama110.5 km
2h 3mRs 4,621–6,674Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Giragama110.5 km
2h 3mRs 30,000–36,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Giragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Giragama is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
The distance between Colombo and Giragama is 127 km. The road distance is 110.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Giragama without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Colombo to Giragama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Giragama is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 29m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Giragama is 110 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Colombo to Giragama.
There are 1471+ hotels available in Giragama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Giragama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,700
- 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 2,600–3,700
- 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
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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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