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Colombo, Sri Lanka → Palapathwela, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Palapathwela

Composite routes from Colombo to Palapathwela

Cheapest
2 h 27 min
Car
136 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$413.04
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.87–$2.61

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.41
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palapathwela?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palapathwela is to train which costs $2.72 - $4.89 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Palapathwela?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palapathwela is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Colombo to Palapathwela?

The distance between Colombo and Palapathwela is 136 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Palapathwela without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Palapathwela without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 51m and costs $8.15 - $10.87 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Palapathwela?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Colombo to Palapathwela, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Palapathwela?

The best way to get from Colombo to Palapathwela is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $2.72 - $4.89 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $326.09 - $467.39 and takes 1h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $6.52 - $9.78 and takes 4h 47m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Palapathwela?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Palapathwela is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo to Palapathwela.

Where can I stay near Palapathwela?

There are 102+ hotels available in Palapathwela. Prices start at $7.86 per night.
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