There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to North Western by train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
2h 50mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 149.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Galgamuwacar 149.1 km
2h 39mRs 6,383–9,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Galgamuwataxi 149.1 km
2h 39mRs 41,000–49,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Mawathagamataxi
1h 54mRs 28,288–144,722
Colombo to North Western by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to North Western is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to North Western is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 150000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Galgamuwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Colombo and North Western is 161 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to North Western without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to North Western train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to North Western train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to North Western is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Colombo to North Western.
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- 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 Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–49,000
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
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
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