There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Galkanda by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galkanda is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galkanda is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galkanda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Madampe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Colombo and Galkanda is 127 km. The road distance is 122.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Galkanda without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Colombo to Galkanda, including transfers.
Colombo to Galkanda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Galkanda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Madampe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galkanda is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Colombo to Galkanda.
There are 128+ hotels available in Galkanda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galkanda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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