There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Giriulla by train, bus, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Mirigamatrain Colombo
1h 9mRs 1,862–3,731Bus, taxi via Nittambuwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Giriullataxi
2h 7mRs 1,558–1,872Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Giriullataxi
1h 22mDrive 60.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Giriullacar 60.7 km
1h 6mRs 2,686–3,879Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Giriullataxi 60.7 km
1h 6mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Giriulla is to bus and taxi via Nittambuwa which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Giriulla is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Giriulla. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Colombo and Giriulla is 61 km. The road distance is 60.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Giriulla without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Colombo to Giriulla, including transfers.
Colombo to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Giriulla is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Colombo to Giriulla.
There are 66+ hotels available in Giriulla.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Giriulla, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mirigama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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