There are 4 ways to get from Giritale to Colombo by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Habarana
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
3h 55mRs 2,708–3,337Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 46mRs 1,876–3,881Drive 202.5 km
- Drive from Giritale to Colombocar 202.5 km
3h 9mRs 9,133–13,192Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 13mRs 2,993–3,737
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Giritale to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Giritale to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Giritale to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Giritale to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Giritale and Colombo is 206 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.
The best way to get from Giritale to Colombo without a car is to bus via Habarana which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Giritale to Colombo, including transfers.
Giritale to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Habarana station.
Giritale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Giritale to Colombo is to bus via Habarana which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Giritale, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Habarana to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hingurakgoda to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Giritale to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Giritale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Giritale to Colombo is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Giritale to Colombo.
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