There are 5 ways to get from Galaha to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 56mRs 2,285–4,283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 28mRs 1,601–1,871Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Galaha to Colombocar 128.6 km
2h 18mRs 5,853–8,454Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galaha to Colombotaxi 128.6 km
2h 18mRs 35,000–42,000Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 6mRs 2,285–4,283
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galaha to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Galaha to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Galaha station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Galaha to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Galaha and Colombo is 138 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Galaha to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Galaha to Colombo, including transfers.
Galaha to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Galaha to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Galaha to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Galaha, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–42,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galaha to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Galaha to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galaha to Colombo is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Galaha to Colombo.
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