There are 4 ways to get from Galaha to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
2h 56mRs 2,770–4,855Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 38mRs 1,901–2,226Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Galaha to Colombocar 128.6 km
2h 18mRs 5,766–8,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galaha to Colombotaxi 128.6 km
2h 18mRs 35,000–42,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galaha to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300 and takes 4h 38m.
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 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Galaha to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Galaha and Colombo is 137 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. 2700 - Rs. 4900.
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 Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Galaha to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Galaha, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Peradeniya to Fort Station 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 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
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
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 Fort 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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