There are 4 ways to get from Polgolla to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 10mRs 923–1,070Train
- Take the train from Katugastota to Colombo Forttrain Matale
3h 39mRs 1,200–4,000Drive 119.7 km
- Drive from Polgolla to Colombocar 119.7 km
2h 9mRs 5,033–7,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgolla to Colombotaxi 119.7 km
2h 9mRs 32,000–39,000
Polgolla to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgolla to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Polgolla to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katugastota and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Polgolla and Colombo is 120 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Polgolla to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Polgolla to Colombo, including transfers.
Polgolla to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katugastota station.
The best way to get from Polgolla to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 39m.
Polgolla to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgolla to Colombo is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Polgolla to Colombo.
What companies run services between Polgolla, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Katugastota to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Katugastota to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,000
- 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 2,600–4,000
- 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 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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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