There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Palavi Junction by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palavi Junction is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palavi Junction is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Palavi Junction. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palavi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Colombo and Palavi Junction is 132 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palavi Junction without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Palavi Junction bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Palavi Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palavi Junction is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palavi Junction, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,100 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–42,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Palavi Junction bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Colombo to Palavi Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Palavi Junction is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Colombo to Palavi Junction.
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