There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Palugaswewa by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
1h 36mRs 23,724–108,855Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to PalugaswewaColombo
4h 54mRs 1,300–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to DambullaColombo / ...
4h 39mRs 2,219–2,665Drive 179.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Palugaswewa179.4 km
2h 42mRs 7,526–10,870
Colombo to Palugaswewa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palugaswewa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palugaswewa is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 110000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Palugaswewa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Colombo and Palugaswewa is 176 km. The road distance is 179.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palugaswewa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Colombo to Palugaswewa, including transfers.
Colombo to Palugaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palugaswewa is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 39m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 54m.
Colombo to Palugaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palugaswewa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Palugaswewa is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Colombo to Palugaswewa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palugaswewa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 510–570 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Palugaswewa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,500
- 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 2,700–6,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
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