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How to get fromColombo to North Westernby train, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to North Western by train, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwatrain train Colombo / ...
    2h 50m
    Rs 1,300–3,100

  2. Drive 146 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Galgamuwacar car 146 km
    2h 42m
    Rs 6,520–9,418

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Galgamuwataxi taxi 146 km
    2h 42m
    Rs 40,000–48,000

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus bus
    2h 52m
    Rs 25,085–144,307

Colombo to North Western by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and North Western, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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